Can Electric Yellow Cichlid live with Panda Corydoras?

Troubleshooting community setups: see the compatibility result using temperature, pH, GH/KH, adult size, behavior, schooling needs, and predator/prey rules.

Quick Summary: No, this pairing should usually be avoided. We evaluated Electric Yellow Cichlid and Panda Corydoras for 4 specific conflict codes. Plan for at least 55 gallons.

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No, avoid this pairing

Data confidence: high

biotope_mismatchMalawi mbuna are territorial hard-water cichlids, not peaceful community fish; this pairing mixes incompatible behavior and water expectations.
aggression_riskMalawi mbuna are territorial hard-water cichlids, not peaceful community fish; this pairing mixes incompatible behavior and water expectations.
ph_range_conflictMalawi mbuna are territorial hard-water cichlids, not peaceful community fish; this pairing mixes incompatible behavior and water expectations.
gh_kh_mismatchMalawi mbuna are territorial hard-water cichlids, not peaceful community fish; this pairing mixes incompatible behavior and water expectations.

Verified sources: Mbuna overview | Labidochromis caeruleus overview

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Observed photo context

Observed aquarium photo examples

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