Can Auratus Cichlid and Neon Tetra live together?

Auratus Cichlid and Neon Tetra 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 Neon Tetra

Auratus Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Tetras

4.5″

Adult size

1.5″

75gal

Min tank

10gal

75–82°F

Temperature

70–81°F

7.8–8.6

6–7.5

aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnAuratus Cichlid prefers pH 7.8–8.6, Neon Tetra prefers 6–7.5 — water chemistry mismatch.
criticalAuratus Cichlid grows large enough (4.5") to eat Neon Tetra (1.5").
criticalAuratus Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Neon Tetra.

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