Can Blue Dolphin Cichlid Live With Frontosa?
Blue Dolphin Cichlid and Frontosa CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.
Detailed Analysis
Known Pairing
✓ Compatible
Blue Dolphin Cichlid and Frontosa are known to coexist well.
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 75–82°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 7.8–8.5.
Size
✓ Compatible
Compatible sizes (10" and 14").
Temperament
⚠ Use Caution
Blue Dolphin Cichlid (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Frontosa (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Swim level compatibility is fine.
Important Notes
- Frontosa is a schooling fish and needs at least 4 of its kind.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 113 gallons
| Parameter | Blue Dolphin Cichlid | Frontosa |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 7.8–9 |
| Max Size | 10" | 14" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim Level | Middle | Middle |
| Min Tank | 75 gal | 75 gal |
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