HomeCompare fishMalawi eyebiter vs Emperor cichlid Malawi eyebiter vs Emperor cichlid: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Malawi eyebiter is about 3 times the length of a Emperor cichlid and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 7.8–8.3 suits both.Side by sideMalawi eyebiterEmperor cichlidAdult size25 cm (9.8 in)8 cm (3.1 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature22–28°C (72–82°F)25–26°C (77–79°F)pH7.5–8.37.8–8.5Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)10–25 dGH (178–446 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankWith caution–Care levelEasyEasyDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesMalawi eyebiterDimidiochromis compressicepsEmperor cichlidAulonocara nyassae