HomeCompare fishGoldeneye cichlid vs Chinese sucker Goldeneye cichlid vs Chinese sucker: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Chinese sucker is about 8 times the length of a Goldeneye cichlid and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–27°C (75–81°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideGoldeneye cichlidChinese suckerAdult size7.5 cm (3 in)60 cm (24 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)455 L (120 US gal)Temperature24–27°C (75–81°F)18–28°C (64–82°F)pH6.0–8.06.0–7.5Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesGoldeneye cichlidNannacara anomalaChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticus