Goldeneye cichlid vs Green terror: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Green terror is aggressive towards other fish.
  • An adult Green terror is about 3 times the length of a Goldeneye cichlid and may eat it.
  • Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 24°C (75°F).
  • A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.

Side by side

Goldeneye cichlidGreen terror
Adult size7.5 cm (3 in)23 cm (9.1 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature24–27°C (75–81°F)20–24°C (68–75°F)
pH6.0–8.06.5–7.5
Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)4–20 dGH (71–357 ppm)
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Community tankGood–
Care levelEasyEasy
DietCarnivoreOmnivore