Can Blue Dolphin Cichlid Live With Congo Tetra?

Blue Dolphin Cichlid and Congo Tetra CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–82°F.

pH ⚠ Use Caution

Very narrow pH overlap (7.5–7.5). Hard to maintain precisely.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (10" and 3.5").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Blue Dolphin Cichlid (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Congo Tetra (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Congo Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 90 gallons

ParameterBlue Dolphin CichlidCongo Tetra
Temperature75–82°F73–82°F
pH7.5–8.56–7.5
Max Size10"3.5"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank75 gal30 gal

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