Can neon tetras live with convict cichlids?

Verdict
No

No. Neon tetras and convict cichlids should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful neon tetras.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 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: 74–79°Neon tetra 72–79°Convict cichlid 74–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.6–7Neon tetra 6–7Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 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

Neon tetraConvict cichlid
Temperature72–79 °F74–82 °F
pH6–76.6–7.8
Adult size1.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

All neon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for convict cichlids

All convict cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can neon tetras live with convict cichlids?

No. Neon tetras and convict cichlids should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful neon tetras.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and convict cichlids?

74–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, convict cichlids need 74–82 °F.

What size tank do neon tetras and convict cichlids need together?

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