Can kuhli loaches live with convict cichlids?

Verdict
No

No. Kuhli loaches and convict cichlids should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful kuhli loaches.

Kuhli loachKuhli loach75–86°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: 75–82°Kuhli loach 75–86°Convict cichlid 74–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.6–7Kuhli loach 5.5–7Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Kuhli loach · 3.5 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

Kuhli loachConvict cichlid
Temperature75–86 °F74–82 °F
pH5.5–76.6–7.8
Adult size3.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can kuhli loaches live with convict cichlids?

No. Kuhli loaches and convict cichlids should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful kuhli loaches.

What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and convict cichlids?

75–82 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, convict cichlids need 74–82 °F.

What size tank do kuhli loaches and convict cichlids need together?

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