Can Auratus Cichlid and Discus live together?

Auratus Cichlid and Discus 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 Discus

Auratus Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

4.5″

Adult size

6″

75gal

Min tank

75gal

75–82°F

Temperature

82–88°F

7.8–8.6

5.5–7

aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnAuratus Cichlid and Discus only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 82–82°F.
warnAuratus Cichlid prefers pH 7.8–8.6, Discus prefers 5.5–7 — water chemistry mismatch.

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