HomeCompare fishMalawi eyebiter vs Blue orchid aulonocara Malawi eyebiter vs Blue orchid aulonocara: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Malawi eyebiter grows about twice as long as the Blue orchid aulonocara; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 22–28°C (72–82°F).A pH of 7.5–8.3 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideMalawi eyebiterBlue orchid aulonocaraAdult size25 cm (9.8 in)10 cm (3.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature22–28°C (72–82°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)pH7.5–8.37.5–8.3Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankWith caution–Care levelEasyEasyDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesMalawi eyebiterDimidiochromis compressicepsBlue orchid aulonocaraAulonocara maylandi kandeensis