Can convict cichlids live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Convict cichlids and bamboo shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. Convict cichlids will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give bamboo shrimp somewhere to hide.

Convict cichlidConvict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8 Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–82°Convict cichlid 74–82°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.6–7.5Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Convict cichlid · 5 inBamboo shrimp · 3 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 cichlidBamboo shrimp
Temperature74–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6.6–7.86.5–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for convict cichlids

All convict cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can convict cichlids live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes, with care. Convict cichlids and bamboo shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. Convict cichlids will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give bamboo shrimp somewhere to hide.

What temperature suits both convict cichlids and bamboo shrimp?

74–82 °F. Convict cichlids need 74–82 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do convict cichlids and bamboo shrimp need together?

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