Can convict cichlids live with honey gouramis?
Verdict
No
No. Convict cichlids and honey gouramis should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful honey gouramis.
What to watch
- Deal breakerConvict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful honey gouramis.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–82°F.
- pH 6.6–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: convict cichlids the bottom, honey gouramis the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Convict cichlid | Honey gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.6–7.8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 5.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Top |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for convict cichlids
All convict cichlid tank mates
Better tank mates for honey gouramis
Questions
Can convict cichlids live with honey gouramis?
No. Convict cichlids and honey gouramis should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful honey gouramis.
What temperature suits both convict cichlids and honey gouramis?
74–82 °F. Convict cichlids need 74–82 °F, honey gouramis need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do convict cichlids and honey gouramis need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the convict cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.












