Can Angelfish and Auratus Cichlid live together?

Angelfish and Auratus Cichlid are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Angelfish vs Auratus Cichlid

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Auratus Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

6″

Adult size

4.5″

55gal

Min tank

75gal

76–84°F

Temperature

75–82°F

6–7.5

7.8–8.6

semi-aggressive

Temperament

aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnAngelfish prefers pH 6–7.5, Auratus Cichlid prefers 7.8–8.6 — water chemistry mismatch.

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