Can mystery snails live with convict cichlids?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, mystery snails and convict cichlids can live together. Both are fine at 74–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Mystery snailMystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8 Convict cichlidConvict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–82°Mystery snail 68–82°Convict cichlid 74–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.8Mystery snail 7–8Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Mystery snail · 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

Mystery snailConvict cichlid
Temperature68–82 °F74–82 °F
pH7–86.6–7.8
Adult size2.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can mystery snails live with convict cichlids?

Yes, mystery snails and convict cichlids can live together. Both are fine at 74–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both mystery snails and convict cichlids?

74–82 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, convict cichlids need 74–82 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and convict cichlids need together?

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