Compatibility brief
Can Adolfoi cory live with African Cichlid?
Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
200L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 200L (larger active fish often want more length).
Adolfoi cory (peaceful) and African Cichlid (aggressive) are far apart on aggression — bullying or injury is a common outcome in average community layouts.
Assessment details
Aggression mismatch
Top issueAfrican Cichlid is aggressive, while Adolfoi cory is peaceful. The aggressive fish will likely bully or harm the peaceful one.
Narrow temperature overlap
Adolfoi cory and African Cichlid have only a narrow shared temperature range. Maintaining stable water temperature will be important.
Incompatible pH requirements
Adolfoi cory prefers pH 5.5–6.5 and African Cichlid prefers pH 7.8–9. Their ranges do not overlap.
Hardness preference mismatch
Adolfoi cory prefers soft water and African Cichlid prefers hard water. One of them lives outside its comfort band long-term — pick the tank's water for the more sensitive species.
“African Cichlid is aggressive, while Adolfoi cory is peaceful”
Aggression mismatch
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Adolfoi cory should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
- •African Cichlid should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
Try instead
- →Build a species-only tank for the larger fish, or restock with fish too large to be eaten at adult sizes.
- Seriously Fish. Corydoras adolfoi
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Corydoras adolfoi
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Corydoras adolfoi
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
- Practical Fishkeeping. The Mbuna keeper’s survival guide
Primary: editor-written Malawi mbuna system setup, stocking philosophy, and aggression; use when planning a rock-scape, hard/alkaline rift system.
- Practical Fishkeeping. What’s the best Lake Malawi cichlid for beginners?
Primary: beginner-oriented Malawi cichlid planning, species picks, and tank/rockwork expectations. This profile is still a group placeholder, not one binomial.
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Adolfoi cory + African Cichlid
Plan further
Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: medium. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (African Cichlid): Typical care sources — trade names for this fish get mixed up, so verify the ID before you buy.