Can convict cichlids live with assassin snails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, convict cichlids and assassin snails can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Convict cichlidConvict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8 Assassin snailAssassin snail75–80°F · pH 7–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Convict cichlid 74–82°Assassin snail 75–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.8Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8Assassin snail 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Convict cichlid · 5 inAssassin snail · 1 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 cichlidAssassin snail
Temperature74–82 °F75–80 °F
pH6.6–7.87–8
Adult size5.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal5 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for convict cichlids

All convict cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for assassin snails

All assassin snail tank mates

Questions

Can convict cichlids live with assassin snails?

Yes, convict cichlids and assassin snails can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both convict cichlids and assassin snails?

75–80 °F. Convict cichlids need 74–82 °F, assassin snails need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do convict cichlids and assassin snails need together?

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