Species Comparison
Oscar vs Peacock Cichlid
Verdict:Possible with care
Side-by-side specs
Cichlids
Family
Cichlids
13″
Adult size
6″
75gal
Min tank
55gal
74–81°F
Temperature
75–82°F
6–7.5
pH
7.8–8.6
aggressive
Temperament
semi-aggressive
Solitary
Schooling
Solitary
mid
Water level
mid
Compatibility notes
- warnOscar prefers pH 6–7.5, Peacock Cichlid prefers 7.8–8.6 — water chemistry mismatch.