Can Buenos Aires Tetra Live With Chocolate Cichlid?
Buenos Aires Tetra and Chocolate Cichlid CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.
Detailed Analysis
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 76–82°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.5.
Size
⚠ Use Caution
Significant size difference (10" vs 3"). Chocolate Cichlid may bully or stress Buenos Aires Tetra.
Temperament
⚠ Use Caution
Buenos Aires Tetra (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Chocolate Cichlid (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Swim level compatibility is fine.
Important Notes
- Buenos Aires Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 58 gallons
| Parameter | Buenos Aires Tetra | Chocolate Cichlid |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 64–82°F | 76–84°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Max Size | 3" | 10" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim Level | Middle | Middle |
| Min Tank | 30 gal | 55 gal |
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