Umbrella cichlid vs Black ghost: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

The Black ghost is aggressive towards other fish.
The Umbrella cichlid can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
An adult Black ghost is about 7 times the length of a Umbrella cichlid and may eat it.
Both are comfortable at 25–27°C (77–81°F).
A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.

Side by side

	Umbrella cichlid	Black ghost
Adult size	7 cm (2.8 in)	50 cm (20 in)
Minimum tank	75 L (20 US gal)	210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature	25–27°C (77–81°F)	23–28°C (73–82°F)
pH	5.0–7.0	6.0–8.0
Hardness	5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)	5–10 dGH (89–178 ppm)
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Aggressive
Community tank	Good	Good
Care level	Moderate	Moderate
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore