Can Demasoni Cichlid and Discus live together?

Demasoni 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

Demasoni Cichlid vs Discus

Demasoni Cichlid

Pseudotropheus demasoni

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

3″

Adult size

6″

75gal

Min tank

75gal

75–82°F

Temperature

82–88°F

7.8–8.6

5.5–7

aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

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

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