Can convict cichlids live with siamese algae eaters?

Verdict
No

No. Convict cichlids and siamese algae eaters should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful siamese algae eaters.

Convict cichlidConvict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8 Siamese algae eaterSiamese algae eater75–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Convict cichlid 74–82°Siamese algae eater 75–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.6–7.5Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8Siamese algae eater 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Convict cichlid · 5 inSiamese algae eater · 6 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 cichlidSiamese algae eater
Temperature74–82 °F75–79 °F
pH6.6–7.86.5–7.5
Adult size5.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can convict cichlids live with siamese algae eaters?

No. Convict cichlids and siamese algae eaters should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful siamese algae eaters.

What temperature suits both convict cichlids and siamese algae eaters?

75–79 °F. Convict cichlids need 74–82 °F, siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F.

What size tank do convict cichlids and siamese algae eaters need together?

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