Can Auratus Cichlid and Kuhli Loach live together?

Auratus Cichlid and Kuhli Loach are not compatible. 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 Kuhli Loach

Auratus Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus

Kuhli Loach

Pangio kuhlii

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Loaches

4.5″

Adult size

4″

75gal

Min tank

20gal

75–82°F

Temperature

73–86°F

7.8–8.6

5.5–7

aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

warnAuratus Cichlid prefers pH 7.8–8.6, Kuhli Loach prefers 5.5–7 — water chemistry mismatch.
criticalAuratus Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Kuhli Loach.

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