Can guppies live with convict cichlids?

Verdict
No

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

GuppyGuppy72–82°F · pH 6.8–7.8 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: 74–82°Guppy 72–82°Convict cichlid 74–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.8–7.8Guppy 6.8–7.8Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Guppy · 2 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

GuppyConvict cichlid
Temperature72–82 °F74–82 °F
pH6.8–7.86.6–7.8
Adult size2.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atTopBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can guppies live with convict cichlids?

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

What temperature suits both guppies and convict cichlids?

74–82 °F. Guppies need 72–82 °F, convict cichlids need 74–82 °F.

What size tank do guppies and convict cichlids need together?

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