Can Auratus Cichlid and Male Betta live together?

Auratus Cichlid and Male Betta 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

Auratus Cichlid vs Male Betta

Auratus Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus

Male Betta

Betta splendens

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Anabantoids

4.5″

Adult size

2.5″

75gal

Min tank

5gal

75–82°F

Temperature

76–82°F

7.8–8.6

6.5–7.5

aggressive

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

top

Compatibility notes

warnAuratus Cichlid prefers pH 7.8–8.6, Male Betta prefers 6.5–7.5 — water chemistry mismatch.

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