Can convict cichlids live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

Verdict
No

No. Convict cichlids and dwarf neon rainbowfish should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful dwarf neon rainbowfish.

Convict cichlidConvict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8 Dwarf neon rainbowfishDwarf neon rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Convict cichlid · 5 inDwarf neon rainbowfish · 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 cichlidDwarf neon rainbowfish
Temperature74–82 °F75–82 °F
pH6.6–7.86.5–7.5
Adult size5.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for convict cichlids

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Better tank mates for dwarf neon rainbowfish

All dwarf neon rainbowfish tank mates

Questions

Can convict cichlids live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

No. Convict cichlids and dwarf neon rainbowfish should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful dwarf neon rainbowfish.

What temperature suits both convict cichlids and dwarf neon rainbowfish?

75–82 °F. Convict cichlids need 74–82 °F, dwarf neon rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do convict cichlids and dwarf neon rainbowfish need together?

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