Can Strawberry Peacock Cichlid live with Ember Tetra?
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 Strawberry Peacock Cichlid and Ember Tetra for 4 specific conflict codes. Plan for at least 55 gallons.
No, avoid this pairing
Data confidence: high
- ph_range_conflictStrawberry Peacock Cichlid and Ember Tetra do not share a practical pH range.
- predator_prey_riskEmber Tetra is prey-sized compared with adult Strawberry Peacock Cichlid.
- biotope_mismatchThis peacock cichlid variant is a hard-water Malawi fish; soft-water community species and invertebrates are not appropriate tankmates.
- gh_kh_mismatchStrawberry Peacock Cichlid and Ember Tetra do not share a practical pH range.
Verified sources: Mbuna overview | Labidochromis caeruleus overview
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Water parameter comparison
Strawberry Peacock Cichlid temperature74-80F
Ember Tetra temperature72-82F
Strawberry Peacock Cichlid pH7.6-8.6
Ember Tetra pH5.5-7.5
Strawberry Peacock Cichlid GH10-20 dGH
Ember Tetra GH1-10 dGH
Minimum tank55 gal
Last updated2026-06-11
Confidence: high. Aggression, predator/prey, shrimp risk, schooling, and tank size rules are evaluated from curated freshwater attributes.