HomeCompare fishUmbrella cichlid vs Gulf gambusia Umbrella cichlid vs Gulf gambusia: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Umbrella cichlid can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 25°C (77°F).A pH of 6.5–7.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)Side by sideUmbrella cichlidGulf gambusiaAdult size7 cm (2.8 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)20 L (5 US gal)Temperature25–27°C (77–81°F)22–25°C (72–77°F)pH5.0–7.06.5–7.8Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)–TemperamentSemi-aggressive–Community tankGoodGoodCare levelModerate–DietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesUmbrella cichlidApistogramma borelliiGulf gambusiaGambusia vittata