Can Strawberry Peacock Cichlid live with Pea Puffer?
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 Pea Puffer for 3 specific conflict codes. Plan for at least 55 gallons.
No, avoid this pairing
Data confidence: high
- predator_prey_riskPea Puffer is prey-sized compared with adult Strawberry Peacock Cichlid.
- aggression_riskAggression or territorial behavior needs extra space, cover, and careful observation.
- biotope_mismatchA Malawi peacock-type cichlid should be planned with compatible hard-water Malawi fish, not New World cichlids, goldfish, puffers, or mixed community setups.
Verified sources: Mbuna overview | Labidochromis caeruleus overview
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Water parameter comparison
Strawberry Peacock Cichlid temperature74-80F
Pea Puffer temperature74-82F
Strawberry Peacock Cichlid pH7.6-8.6
Pea Puffer pH6.8-7.8
Strawberry Peacock Cichlid GH10-20 dGH
Pea Puffer GH5-15 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.