Can convict cichlids live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Convict cichlids and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast convict cichlids will take the food first, so target-feed them.

Convict cichlidConvict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8 African dwarf frogAfrican dwarf frog72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–82°Convict cichlid 74–82°African dwarf frog 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.6–7.8Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8African dwarf frog 6.5–7.8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Convict cichlid · 5 inAfrican dwarf frog · 2.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Convict cichlidAfrican dwarf frog
Temperature74–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6.6–7.86.5–7.8
Adult size5.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 2+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can convict cichlids live with african dwarf frogs?

Yes, with care. Convict cichlids and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast convict cichlids will take the food first, so target-feed them.

What temperature suits both convict cichlids and african dwarf frogs?

74–82 °F. Convict cichlids need 74–82 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do convict cichlids and african dwarf frogs need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the convict cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.