Can Common Pleco live with Peacock Cichlid? With caution
Large size gap — watch that Common Pleco doesn't bully Peacock Cichlid.
Side by side
| 🐡 Common Pleco | 🐡 Peacock Cichlid | |
| Adult size | 18" | 6" |
| Min tank | 125 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 7.6–8.6 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
How to make it work
- Large size gap — watch that Common Pleco doesn't bully Peacock Cichlid.
- Provide ample swimming space, sight breaks, and matched water parameters.