Can Cardinal Tetra live with Demasoni Cichlid? With caution
Preferred water chemistry differs — manageable but not ideal.
Side by side
| 🐟 Cardinal Tetra | 🐡 Demasoni Cichlid | |
| Adult size | 2" | 3" |
| Min tank | 15 gal | 40 gal |
| Temperature | 73–81°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 7.6–8.8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
Why
- Preferred water chemistry differs — manageable but not ideal.
- Demasoni Cichlid may bully or stress the smaller Cardinal Tetra — provide space and cover.
- Aggressive plus peaceful pairing — monitor for stress.
How to make it work
- Preferred water chemistry differs — manageable but not ideal.
- Demasoni Cichlid may bully or stress the smaller Cardinal Tetra — provide space and cover.
- Aggressive plus peaceful pairing — monitor for stress.
- Provide ample swimming space, sight breaks, and matched water parameters.