Umbrella cichlid vs Green terror: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Green terror is aggressive towards other fish.
  • The Umbrella cichlid can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • An adult Green terror is about 3 times the length of a Umbrella cichlid and may eat it.
  • Their temperature ranges don't overlap.
  • A pH of 6.5–7.0 suits both.

Side by side

Umbrella cichlidGreen terror
Adult size7 cm (2.8 in)23 cm (9.1 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature25–27°C (77–81°F)20–24°C (68–75°F)
pH5.0–7.06.5–7.5
Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)4–20 dGH (71–357 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressive
Community tankGood–
Care levelModerateEasy
DietCarnivoreOmnivore