Can angelfish live with convict cichlids?
Verdict
No
No. Angelfish and convict cichlids should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive, and slow, long-finned angelfish cannot escape them.
What to watch
- Deal breakerConvict cichlids are aggressive, and slow, long-finned angelfish cannot escape them.
What works
- Both are fine at 76–82°F.
- pH 6.6–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: angelfish the mid, convict cichlids the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Angelfish | Convict cichlid | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–84 °F | 74–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6.6–7.8 |
| Adult size | 6.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for angelfish
Better tank mates for convict cichlids
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Questions
Can angelfish live with convict cichlids?
No. Angelfish and convict cichlids should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive, and slow, long-finned angelfish cannot escape them.
What temperature suits both angelfish and convict cichlids?
76–82 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, convict cichlids need 74–82 °F.
What size tank do angelfish and convict cichlids need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the angelfish. Add space for each extra fish.