Can Discus and Frontosa live together?

Discus and Frontosa 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

Discus vs Frontosa

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Frontosa

Cyphotilapia frontosa

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

6″

Adult size

14″

75gal

Min tank

125gal

82–88°F

Temperature

76–82°F

5.5–7

8–9

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnDiscus and Frontosa only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 82–82°F.
warnDiscus prefers pH 5.5–7, Frontosa prefers 8–9 — water chemistry mismatch.

Try both in the builder →Compare different species