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Duboisi Cichlid, a assertive freshwater aquarium species

Duboisi Cichlid

Tropheus duboisi
Profile
AdvancedAssertive
Min tank
75 gal
Adult size
5 in
School min
10
Diet
herbivore
TerritorialHigh energyFlashylive or fresh foodspecialized diet
Adolfoi Cory Catfish, a peaceful freshwater aquarium species

Adolfoi Cory Catfish

Corydoras adolfoi
Profile
BeginnerPeaceful
Min tank
20 gal
Adult size
2.4 in
School min
6
Diet
omnivore
Community leaninggentle flow

Compatibility

  • Same-species limitNo same-species limit conflict was found for this pair.
  • TemperatureDuboisi Cichlid and Adolfoi Cory Catfish have overlapping temperature ranges.
  • pHpH conflict: Duboisi Cichlid needs 7.8-9, but Adolfoi Cory Catfish needs 6-7.5. These ranges are too far apart.
  • GHDuboisi Cichlid and Adolfoi Cory Catfish have overlapping gh ranges.
  • KHDuboisi Cichlid and Adolfoi Cory Catfish have overlapping kh ranges.
  • Predation safetyNo clear predation conflict was found for this pair.
  • Oxygen and flowOxygen and flow requirements are compatible.
  • Temperament matchTemperament gap is wide. The more assertive species may bully or stress the other.
  • Fin-nipping / aggression riskNo significant fin-nipping or aggression risk between these two.
  • TerritoryTerritory overlap is not a major concern for this pair.
  • Size safetyAdult sizes are close enough that predation is unlikely.

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Water range overlap

Colored bars share one scale per row; the bright center shows usable overlap.

TemperatureOverlap 76-78°F
60-90°F
Duboisi Cichlid: 76-82°FAdolfoi Cory Catfish: 72-78°F
pHNo direct overlap
5-9
Duboisi Cichlid: 7.8-9Adolfoi Cory Catfish: 6-7.5
GHOverlap 10-15 dGH
0-30 dGH
Duboisi Cichlid: 10-25 dGHAdolfoi Cory Catfish: 2-15 dGH
KHOverlap 8-10 dKH
0-25 dKH
Duboisi Cichlid: 8-18 dKHAdolfoi Cory Catfish: 1-10 dKH

Behavior and care scores

Higher scores usually mean more planning risk or more specialized care.

TemperamentDuboisi Cichlid higher
Duboisi Cichlid4/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
Care difficultyDuboisi Cichlid higher
Duboisi Cichlid5/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
Diet difficultyDuboisi Cichlid higher
Duboisi Cichlid5/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
BioloadDuboisi Cichlid higher
Duboisi Cichlid3/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
Oxygen needDuboisi Cichlid higher
Duboisi Cichlid3/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish2/5
Fin nippingSimilar
Duboisi Cichlid0/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish0/5
TerritorialDuboisi Cichlid higher
Duboisi Cichlid4/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish0/5
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