Wolf cichlid
Parachromis dovii
- Tank length
- 240 cmabout 8 ft (94 in)
- Start with
- 1
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C75–82 °F
- pH
- 7–8
- Adult size
- 50 cm20 in
- Lifespan
- 15–20 yrs
One of the largest, most aggressive cichlids; males can kill mates and tankmates, so plan a huge tank or keep it alone.One of the largest, most aggressive cichlids; males can kill mates and tankmates, so plan a huge tank or keep it alone.
Tank sizes
Good tankmates
Avoid with
- Acei cichlid
Wolf cichlid may eat Acei cichlidWolf cichlid may eat Acei cichlid
- African butterfly cichlid
Wolf cichlid may eat African butterfly cichlidWolf cichlid may eat African butterfly cichlid
- African clawed frog
Wolf cichlid may eat African clawed frogWolf cichlid may eat African clawed frog
- Agassiz's cory
Wolf cichlid may eat Agassiz's coryWolf cichlid may eat Agassiz's cory
- Ajamaru rainbowfish
Wolf cichlid may eat Ajamaru rainbowfishWolf cichlid may eat Ajamaru rainbowfish
Amano shrimpWolf cichlid may eat Amano shrimpWolf cichlid may eat Amano shrimp
- American flagfish
Wolf cichlid may eat American flagfishWolf cichlid may eat American flagfish
- Angfa rainbowfish
Wolf cichlid may eat Angfa rainbowfishWolf cichlid may eat Angfa rainbowfish
- Arfak rainbowfish
Wolf cichlid may eat Arfak rainbowfishWolf cichlid may eat Arfak rainbowfish
Assassin snailWolf cichlid may eat Assassin snailWolf cichlid may eat Assassin snail
- Banded gourami
Wolf cichlid may eat Banded gouramiWolf cichlid may eat Banded gourami
- Bandit cory
Wolf cichlid may eat Bandit coryWolf cichlid may eat Bandit cory
Data used by the planner
| Temperature | 24–28 | AqAdvisor (aqadvisor.com), retrieved 2026-10-04 · low confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 7–8 | AqAdvisor (aqadvisor.com), retrieved 2026-10-04 · medium confidence |
| Hardness (dGH) | 12–18 | AqAdvisor (aqadvisor.com), retrieved 2026-10-04 · medium confidence |
| Origin | Atlantic and Pacific slopes of Honduras to Costa Rica | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · low confidence |
| Beginner friendly | No | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Care level | advanced | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Activity | moderate | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Swimming level | middle | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Temperament | predatory | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Nips fins | No | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Long fins | No | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Territorial | Yes | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Lives in groups | No | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Minimum group | 1 | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Diet | carnivore | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Lifespan (years) | 15–20 | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · low confidence |
| Months to adult size | 36 | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · low confidence |
| Safe with plants | No | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |
| Minimum tank length | 240 | curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence |