Tank mates for demasoni cichlids

We checked demasoni cichlids against all 149 other species in our database for water temperature, pH, size, fin nipping, predation and aggression.

Good tank mates for demasoni cichlids include peacock cichlid. Avoid angelfish, betta fish and bristlenose pleco: demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Angelfish don't belong in that setup.

Demasoni cichlids: 24–27°C (75–81°F), pH 7.5–8.5, adult size 8 cm (3.1 in), minimum tank 55 gallons (208 L). Full demasoni cichlid care guide.

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  • Amano shrimp · 10+ gal
    • Demasoni cichlid hunts shrimp. Larger amano shrimp sometimes survive, but expect losses.
  • Electric yellow cichlid · 55+ gal
    • Demasoni cichlid defends its patch of the tank and may chase electric yellow cichlids, which use the same area.
  • Ghost shrimp · 10+ gal
    • Demasoni cichlid hunts shrimp. Larger ghost shrimp sometimes survive, but expect losses.
  • Red zebra cichlid · 55+ gal
    • Demasoni cichlid defends its patch of the tank and may chase red zebra cichlids, which use the same area.
    • Red zebra cichlid defends its patch of the tank and may chase demasoni cichlids, which use the same area.
  • Bamboo shrimp · 20+ gal
    • Demasoni cichlid hunts shrimp. Larger bamboo shrimp sometimes survive, but expect losses.
  • Dwarf orange crayfish · 10+ gal
    • Their temperature ranges barely overlap (only around 24–24°C).
    • One is a cold-water species and the other is tropical, so neither will be at its best.
    • Demasoni cichlid may attack small crustaceans like dwarf orange crayfish, especially after they molt.
  • Shell dweller cichlid · 10+ gal
    • Demasoni cichlid is aggressive. Shell dweller cichlids can hold their own only in a large tank with plenty of cover.
    • Demasoni cichlid comes from Lake Malawi and shell dweller cichlids from Lake Tanganyika. Fishkeepers usually keep cichlids from the two lakes apart: their diets and behaviour differ.
    • Shell dweller cichlid comes from Lake Tanganyika and demasoni cichlids from Lake Malawi. Fishkeepers usually keep cichlids from the two lakes apart: their diets and behaviour differ.
  • Thai micro crab · 5+ gal
    • Demasoni cichlid may attack small crustaceans like Thai micro crabs, especially after they molt.
  • Vampire shrimp · 20+ gal
    • Demasoni cichlid hunts shrimp. Larger vampire shrimp sometimes survive, but expect losses.

Avoid Bad tank mates (139)

  • Angelfish: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Angelfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Betta fish: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Bettas don't belong in that setup.
  • Bristlenose pleco: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful bristlenose plecos.
  • Bronze corydoras: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful bronze corydoras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Bronze corydoras don't belong in that setup.
  • Cherry shrimp: Demasoni cichlid eats small shrimp like cherry shrimp.
  • Common goldfish: They need different temperatures: Demasoni cichlid 24–27°C (75–81°F), common goldfish 15–22°C (59–72°F). Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful common goldfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Common goldfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Common pleco: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful common plecos.
  • Dwarf gourami: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful dwarf gouramis. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Dwarf gouramis don't belong in that setup.
  • Fancy goldfish: They need different temperatures: Demasoni cichlid 24–27°C (75–81°F), fancy goldfish 18–23°C (64–73°F). Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful fancy goldfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Fancy goldfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Guppy: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful guppies. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Guppies don't belong in that setup.
  • Neon tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful neon tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Neon tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Nerite snail: Demasoni cichlid eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Oscar: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Oscars don't belong in that setup. Oscar can eat demasoni cichlids: they're small enough to fit in its mouth once it's grown.
  • Panda corydoras: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful panda corydoras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Panda corydoras don't belong in that setup.
  • Tiger barb: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Tiger barbs don't belong in that setup.
  • Zebra danio: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful zebra danios. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Zebra danios don't belong in that setup.
  • African dwarf frog: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful African dwarf frogs. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. African dwarf frogs don't belong in that setup.
  • Assassin snail: Demasoni cichlid eats snails, including assassin snails.
  • Bala shark: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful bala sharks. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Bala sharks don't belong in that setup.
  • Black skirt tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful black skirt tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Black skirt tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Blood parrot cichlid: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Blood parrot cichlids don't belong in that setup.
  • Boesemani rainbowfish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful boesemani rainbowfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Boesemani rainbowfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Cardinal tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful cardinal tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Cardinal tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Celestial pearl danio: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful celestial pearl danios. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Celestial pearl danios don't belong in that setup.
  • Cherry barb: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful cherry barbs. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Cherry barbs don't belong in that setup.
  • Chili rasbora: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful chili rasboras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Chili rasboras don't belong in that setup.
  • Chinese algae eater: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Chinese algae eaters don't belong in that setup.
  • Clown loach: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful clown loaches. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Clown loaches don't belong in that setup.
  • Convict cichlid: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Convict cichlids don't belong in that setup.
  • Denison barb: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful denison barbs. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Denison barbs don't belong in that setup.
  • Discus: They need different temperatures: Demasoni cichlid 24–27°C (75–81°F), discus 28–30°C (82–86°F). Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful discus. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Discus don't belong in that setup.
  • Dojo loach: They need different temperatures: Demasoni cichlid 24–27°C (75–81°F), dojo loach 18–23°C (64–73°F). Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful dojo loaches. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Dojo loaches don't belong in that setup.
  • Dwarf neon rainbowfish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful dwarf neon rainbowfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Dwarf neon rainbowfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Electric blue acara: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Electric blue acaras don't belong in that setup.
  • Ember tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful ember tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Ember tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Firemouth cichlid: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Firemouth cichlids don't belong in that setup.
  • German blue ram: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful German blue rams. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. German blue rams don't belong in that setup.
  • Glowlight tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful glowlight tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Glowlight tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Harlequin rasbora: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful harlequin rasboras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Harlequin rasboras don't belong in that setup.
  • Hillstream loach: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful hillstream loaches. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Hillstream loaches don't belong in that setup.
  • Honey gourami: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful honey gouramis. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Honey gouramis don't belong in that setup.
  • Jack Dempsey: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Jack Dempseys don't belong in that setup.
  • Julii corydoras: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful julii corydoras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Julii corydoras don't belong in that setup.
  • Kribensis: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Kribensis don't belong in that setup.
  • Kuhli loach: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful kuhli loaches. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Kuhli loaches don't belong in that setup.
  • Malaysian trumpet snail: Demasoni cichlid eats snails, including Malaysian trumpet snails.
  • Molly: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful mollies. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Mollies don't belong in that setup.
  • Mystery snail: Demasoni cichlid eats snails, including mystery snails.
  • Otocinclus: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful otocinclus. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Otocinclus don't belong in that setup.
  • Pea puffer: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Pea puffers don't belong in that setup. Pea puffer is best kept in a species-only tank.
  • Pearl gourami: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful pearl gouramis. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Pearl gouramis don't belong in that setup.
  • Peppered corydoras: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful peppered corydoras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Peppered corydoras don't belong in that setup.
  • Pictus catfish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful pictus catfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Pictus catfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Platy: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful platies. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Platies don't belong in that setup.
  • Pygmy corydoras: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful pygmy corydoras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Pygmy corydoras don't belong in that setup.
  • Rainbow shark: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Rainbow sharks don't belong in that setup.
  • Ramshorn snail: Demasoni cichlid eats snails, including ramshorn snails.
  • Red-tail shark: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Red-tail sharks don't belong in that setup.
  • Rosy barb: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful rosy barbs. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Rosy barbs don't belong in that setup.
  • Rummy-nose tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful rummy-nose tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Rummy-nose tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Senegal bichir: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Senegal bichirs don't belong in that setup. Senegal bichir can eat demasoni cichlids: they're small enough to fit in its mouth once it's grown.
  • Siamese algae eater: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful siamese algae eaters. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Siamese algae eaters don't belong in that setup.
  • Silver dollar: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful silver dollars. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Silver dollars don't belong in that setup.
  • Sterbai corydoras: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful sterbai corydoras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Sterbai corydoras don't belong in that setup.
  • Three spot gourami: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Three spot gouramis don't belong in that setup.
  • White cloud mountain minnow: They need different temperatures: Demasoni cichlid 24–27°C (75–81°F), white cloud mountain minnow 16–22°C (61–72°F). Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful white cloud mountain minnows. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. White cloud mountain minnows don't belong in that setup.
  • X-ray tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful x-ray tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. X-ray tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Yoyo loach: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful yoyo loaches. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Yoyo loaches don't belong in that setup.
  • African butterfly fish: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. African butterfly fish don't belong in that setup.
  • Agassiz's dwarf cichlid: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Agassiz's dwarf cichlids don't belong in that setup.
  • Black ghost knifefish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful black ghost knifefish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Black ghost knifefish don't belong in that setup.
  • Black neon tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful black neon tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Black neon tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Black phantom tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful black phantom tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Black phantom tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Bleeding heart tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful bleeding heart tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Bleeding heart tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Bloodfin tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful bloodfin tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Bloodfin tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Bolivian ram: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful Bolivian rams. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Bolivian rams don't belong in that setup.
  • Buenos Aires tetra: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Buenos Aires tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Bumblebee catfish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful bumblebee catfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Bumblebee catfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Clown killifish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful clown killifish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Clown killifish don't belong in that setup.
  • Clown pleco: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful clown plecos. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Clown plecos don't belong in that setup.
  • Cockatoo cichlid: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Cockatoo cichlids don't belong in that setup.
  • Congo tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful Congo tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Congo tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Crystal red shrimp: They need very different water: pH 7.5–8.5 vs 6–6.8. Demasoni cichlid eats small shrimp like crystal red shrimp.
  • Diamond tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful diamond tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Diamond tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Dwarf chain loach: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful dwarf chain loaches. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Dwarf chain loaches don't belong in that setup.
  • Emerald green corydoras: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful emerald green corydoras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Emerald green corydoras don't belong in that setup.
  • Emperor tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful emperor tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Emperor tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Endler's livebearer: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful Endler's livebearers. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Endler's livebearers don't belong in that setup.
  • Forktail blue-eye: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful forktail blue-eyes. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Forktail blue-eyes don't belong in that setup.
  • Frontosa: Frontosa can eat demasoni cichlids: they're small enough to fit in its mouth once it's grown.
  • Gardneri killifish: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Gardneri killifish don't belong in that setup.
  • Giant danio: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful giant danios. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Giant danios don't belong in that setup.
  • Glass catfish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful glass catfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Glass catfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Gold barb: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful gold barbs. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Gold barbs don't belong in that setup.
  • Golden wonder killifish: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Golden wonder killifish don't belong in that setup.
  • Green terror: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Green terrors don't belong in that setup.
  • Head and tail light tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful head and tail light tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Head and tail light tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Jewel cichlid: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Jewel cichlids don't belong in that setup.
  • Kissing gourami: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Kissing gouramis don't belong in that setup.
  • Kubotai rasbora: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful kubotai rasboras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Kubotai rasboras don't belong in that setup.
  • Lambchop rasbora: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful lambchop rasboras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Lambchop rasboras don't belong in that setup.
  • Lemon tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful lemon tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Lemon tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Marbled hatchetfish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful marbled hatchetfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Marbled hatchetfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Odessa barb: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful odessa barbs. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Odessa barbs don't belong in that setup.
  • Panda garra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful panda garras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Panda garras don't belong in that setup.
  • Paradise fish: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Paradise fish don't belong in that setup.
  • Peacock gudgeon: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful peacock gudgeons. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Peacock gudgeons don't belong in that setup.
  • Penguin tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful penguin tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Penguin tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Rabbit snail: Demasoni cichlid eats snails, including rabbit snails.
  • Red rainbowfish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful red rainbowfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Red rainbowfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Ropefish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful ropefish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Ropefish don't belong in that setup.
  • Rosy loach: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful rosy loaches. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Rosy loaches don't belong in that setup.
  • Rosy tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful rosy tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Rosy tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Rubber lip pleco: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful rubber lip plecos.
  • Scarlet badis: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful scarlet badis. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Scarlet badis don't belong in that setup.
  • Scissortail rasbora: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful scissortail rasboras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Scissortail rasboras don't belong in that setup.
  • Serpae tetra: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Serpae tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Severum: Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Severums don't belong in that setup.
  • Sparkling gourami: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful sparkling gouramis. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Sparkling gouramis don't belong in that setup.
  • Swordtail: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful swordtails. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Swordtails don't belong in that setup.
  • Threadfin rainbowfish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful threadfin rainbowfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Threadfin rainbowfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Tinfoil barb: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful tinfoil barbs. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Tinfoil barbs don't belong in that setup.
  • Turquoise rainbowfish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful turquoise rainbowfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Turquoise rainbowfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Upside-down catfish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful upside-down catfish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Upside-down catfish don't belong in that setup.
  • Zebra loach: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful zebra loaches. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Zebra loaches don't belong in that setup.
  • Zebra pleco: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful zebra plecos. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Zebra plecos don't belong in that setup.
  • Black ruby barb: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful black ruby barbs. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Black ruby barbs don't belong in that setup.
  • Checkerboard barb: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful checkerboard barbs. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Checkerboard barbs don't belong in that setup.
  • Dwarf rasbora: They need very different water: pH 7.5–8.5 vs 5–6.5. Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful dwarf rasboras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Dwarf rasboras don't belong in that setup.
  • Flame tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful flame tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Flame tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Glowlight danio: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful glowlight danios. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Glowlight danios don't belong in that setup.
  • Green neon tetra: They need very different water: pH 7.5–8.5 vs 5–6.5. Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful green neon tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Green neon tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Keyhole cichlid: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful keyhole cichlids. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Keyhole cichlids don't belong in that setup.
  • Least killifish: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful least killifish. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Least killifish don't belong in that setup.
  • Moonlight gourami: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful moonlight gouramis. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Moonlight gouramis don't belong in that setup.
  • Pearl danio: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful pearl danios. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Pearl danios don't belong in that setup.
  • Silvertip tetra: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful silvertip tetras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Silvertip tetras don't belong in that setup.
  • Thick-lipped gourami: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful thick-lipped gouramis. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Thick-lipped gouramis don't belong in that setup.
  • Variatus platy: Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful variatus platies. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Variatus platies don't belong in that setup.

Frequently asked questions

What fish can live with demasoni cichlids?

Good tank mates for demasoni cichlids include peacock cichlid. They need similar water and won't fight with or eat demasoni cichlids.

Can demasoni cichlids live with angelfish?

No. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Angelfish don't belong in that setup. Demasoni cichlid sometimes nips fins, and the long fins of angelfish are an easy target.

Can demasoni cichlids live with bettas?

No. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Bettas don't belong in that setup. Demasoni cichlid sometimes nips fins, and the long fins of bettas are an easy target.

Can demasoni cichlids live with bristlenose plecos?

No. Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful bristlenose plecos. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. Bristlenose plecos are sometimes kept with them as a clean-up fish, but the hard, alkaline water is at the edge of their range and they may be chased.

Can demasoni cichlids live with bronze corydoras?

No. Demasoni cichlid is aggressive and will bully or injure peaceful bronze corydoras. Demasoni cichlid is a Lake Malawi cichlid. It needs a Lake Malawi tank: hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5–8.5), plenty of rockwork and other cichlids from the same lake. Bronze corydoras don't belong in that setup.

How we decide: we compare each pair's comfortable temperature, pH and hardness ranges, adult sizes, mouth size (who can eat whom), fin nipping, aggression and territory. Read the full method. Data last reviewed 2026-10-13.