HomeCompare fishZig-zag eel vs Goldeneye cichlid Zig-zag eel vs Goldeneye cichlid: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Zig-zag eel is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Zig-zag eel is about 5 times the length of a Goldeneye cichlid and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–27°C (75–81°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideZig-zag eelGoldeneye cichlidAdult size38 cm (15 in)7.5 cm (3 in)Minimum tank475 L (125 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature22–27°C (72–81°F)24–27°C (75–81°F)pH6.5–7.56.0–8.0Hardness–5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentAggressivePeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesZig-zag eelMastacembelus armatusGoldeneye cichlidNannacara anomala