Convict Cichlid tank mates
Amatitlania nigrofasciata
5 rated pairings from the Convict Cichlid care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Convict Cichlid needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
3 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
55 gal min · 8" adult · Aggressive
Similar aggression and size; may work in larger tanks but territorial conflicts likely
Firemouth Cichlid
Thorichthys meeki
30 gal min · 6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Comparable aggression; requires 55+ gallon tank to minimize conflict
Silver Dollar
Metynnis argenteus
55 gal min · 6" adult · Peaceful
Fast schooling fish that may evade aggression but still at risk during breeding
Also recommended alongside Convict Cichlid
Species whose own guides list Convict Cichlid as a tank mate.
Guttatus Jewel Cichlid
Hemichromis guttatus
40 gal min · 5" adult · Aggressive
Honduran Red Point Cichlid
Amatitlania siquia
30 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Sajica Cichlid
Amatitlania sajica
30 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Spilurus Cichlid
Cryptoheros spilurus
40 gal min · 5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Texas Cichlid
Herichthys cyanoguttatus
55 gal min · 12" adult · Aggressive
Vieja Maculicauda
Vieja maculicauda
125 gal min · 14" adult · Semi-aggressive
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