Can convict cichlids live with platies?

Verdict
No

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

Convict cichlidConvict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8 PlatyPlaty70–80°F · pH 7–8.2

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–80°Convict cichlid 74–82°Platy 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.8Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8Platy 7–8.2
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Convict cichlid · 5 inPlaty · 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 cichlidPlaty
Temperature74–82 °F70–80 °F
pH6.6–7.87–8.2
Adult size5.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for convict cichlids

All convict cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for platies

All platy tank mates

Questions

Can convict cichlids live with platies?

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

What temperature suits both convict cichlids and platies?

74–80 °F. Convict cichlids need 74–82 °F, platies need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do convict cichlids and platies need together?

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