Can Demasoni Cichlid live with Otocinclus? Not recommended
Preferred water chemistry differs — manageable but not ideal.
Side by side
| 🐡 Demasoni Cichlid | 🐡 Otocinclus | |
| Adult size | 3" | 1.6" |
| Min tank | 40 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperature | 76–82°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 7.6–8.8 | 6–7.5 |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
Why
- Preferred water chemistry differs — manageable but not ideal.
- Demasoni Cichlid is large or predatory enough to eat or harass Otocinclus.
- Aggressive plus peaceful pairing — monitor for stress.