Can Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid and Molly live together?

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid and Molly 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

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid vs Molly

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma agassizii

Molly

Poecilia sphenops

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Livebearers

3″

Adult size

4″

20gal

Min tank

20gal

75–82°F

Temperature

72–82°F

5.5–7

7.5–8.5

semi-aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

bottom

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnAgassizi's Dwarf Cichlid prefers pH 5.5–7, Molly prefers 7.5–8.5 — water chemistry mismatch.

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