Convict cichlid compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Convict cichlid, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Convict cichlid page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| breeding aggression | 79 | 122% |
| territory | 36 | 55% |
| zone competition | 22 | 34% |
| predation | 20 | 31% |
| aggression | 12 | 18% |
| temperature | 11 | 17% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| Comfortable for both | 27 |
| Workable | 19 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 10 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 7 |
| No overlap at all | 1 |
| Narrow — little margin | 1 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (16)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
- with Amano shrimp4 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio3 concerns
- with Cherry shrimp4 concerns
- with Chili rasbora5 concerns
- with Discus4 concerns
- with Ember tetra3 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp4 concerns
- with Honey gourami4 concerns
- with Iridescent shark2 concerns
- with Neon tetra2 concerns
- with Oscar4 concerns
- with Pea puffer3 concerns
- with Pygmy corydoras3 concerns
- with Rope fish5 concerns
- with Serpae tetra2 concerns
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow3 concerns
Poor match (29)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with American flagfish4 concerns
- with Angelfish4 concerns
- with Bloodfin tetra2 concerns
- with Blue acara4 concerns
- with Cardinal tetra4 concerns
- with Cherry barb2 concerns
- with Dwarf gourami4 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid4 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid4 concerns
- with German blue ram5 concerns
- with Goldfish3 concerns
- with Guppy3 concerns
- with Harlequin rasbora2 concerns
- with Kribensis4 concerns
- with Molly2 concerns
- with Moonlight gourami4 concerns
- with Mystery snail3 concerns
- with Nerite snail3 concerns
- with Otocinclus3 concerns
- with Panda corydoras5 concerns
- with Pearl gourami4 concerns
- with Peppered corydoras4 concerns
- with Red swamp crayfish4 concerns
- with Rummy-nose tetra3 concerns
- with Sailfin molly3 concerns
- with Senegal bichir4 concerns
- with Severum3 concerns
- with Siamese fighting fish6 concerns
- with Zebra danio3 concerns
Conditional (20)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with Black ruby barb1 concern
- with Bladder snail3 concerns
- with Bolivian ram4 concerns
- with Bristlenose pleco3 concerns
- with Bronze corydoras3 concerns
- with Clown loach4 concerns
- with Common pleco3 concerns
- with Golden wonder killifish1 concern
- with Indian glassfish1 concern
- with Kissing gourami2 concerns
- with Kuhli loach3 concerns
- with Peacock gudgeon4 concerns
- with Pictus catfish3 concerns
- with Platy1 concern
- with Scissortail rasbora1 concern
- with Siamese algae eater3 concerns
- with Swordtail1 concern
- with Tiger barb1 concern
- with Upside-down catfish2 concerns
- with Yoyo loach3 concerns
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Poor match | 29 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Conditional | 20 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Incompatible | 16 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |