Can convict cichlids live with kribensis?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Convict cichlids and kribensis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Convict cichlids are aggressive. Kribensis hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.

Convict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8

Kribensis75–80°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Watch outConvict cichlids are aggressive. Kribensis hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.
Watch outBoth claim territory on the bottom. Give each its own cave and plenty of floor space.

What works

Both are fine at 75–80°F.
pH 6.6–7.5 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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 cichlid	Kribensis
Temperature	74–82 °F	75–80 °F
pH	6.6–7.8	6–7.5
Adult size	5.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Aggressive	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
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 kribensis

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Questions

Can convict cichlids live with kribensis?

Yes, with care. Convict cichlids and kribensis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Convict cichlids are aggressive. Kribensis hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.

What temperature suits both convict cichlids and kribensis?

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

What size tank do convict cichlids and kribensis need together?

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