Can convict cichlids live with congo tetras?

Verdict
No

No. Convict cichlids and congo tetras should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful congo tetras.

Convict cichlidConvict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8 Congo tetraCongo tetra73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–82°Convict cichlid 74–82°Congo tetra 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.6–7.5Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8Congo tetra 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Convict cichlid · 5 inCongo tetra · 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 cichlidCongo tetra
Temperature74–82 °F73–82 °F
pH6.6–7.86–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for convict cichlids

All convict cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for congo tetras

All congo tetra tank mates

Questions

Can convict cichlids live with congo tetras?

No. Convict cichlids and congo tetras should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful congo tetras.

What temperature suits both convict cichlids and congo tetras?

74–82 °F. Convict cichlids need 74–82 °F, congo tetras need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do convict cichlids and congo tetras need together?

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