Can convict cichlids live with panda corys?

Verdict
No

No. Convict cichlids and panda corys should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful panda corys.

Convict cichlidConvict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8 Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–77°Convict cichlid 74–82°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.6–7.5Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Convict cichlid · 5 inPanda cory · 2 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 cichlidPanda cory
Temperature74–82 °F68–77 °F
pH6.6–7.86–7.5
Adult size5.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can convict cichlids live with panda corys?

No. Convict cichlids and panda corys should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful panda corys.

What temperature suits both convict cichlids and panda corys?

74–77 °F. Convict cichlids need 74–82 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

What size tank do convict cichlids and panda corys need together?

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