Can discus live with convict cichlids?

Verdict
No

No. Discus and convict cichlids should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful discus.

DiscusDiscus82–88°F · pH 5.5–7 Convict cichlidConvict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 82°Discus 82–88°Convict cichlid 74–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.6–7Discus 5.5–7Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Discus · 6 inConvict cichlid · 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

DiscusConvict cichlid
Temperature82–88 °F74–82 °F
pH5.5–76.6–7.8
Adult size6.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 5+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for discus

All discus tank mates

Better tank mates for convict cichlids

All convict cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can discus live with convict cichlids?

No. Discus and convict cichlids should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful discus.

What temperature suits both discus and convict cichlids?

82–82 °F. Discus need 82–88 °F, convict cichlids need 74–82 °F.

What size tank do discus and convict cichlids need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the discus. Add space for each extra fish.