Uaru vs Cockatoo cichlid: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

The Cockatoo cichlid is best kept in a species tank.
The Uaru is aggressive towards other fish.
An adult Uaru is about 4 times the length of a Cockatoo cichlid and may eat it.
Both are comfortable at 26–27°C (79–81°F).
A pH of 5.0–7.0 suits both.

Side by side

	Uaru	Cockatoo cichlid
Adult size	30 cm (12 in)	7.5 cm (3 in)
Minimum tank	285 L (75 US gal)	75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature	26–30°C (79–86°F)	24–27°C (75–81°F)
pH	5.0–7.0	5.0–7.0
Hardness	5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)	5–16 dGH (89–286 ppm)
Temperament	Aggressive	Peaceful
Community tank	–	Not suitable
Care level	Easy	Moderate
Diet	Herbivore	Carnivore