Convict Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Convict Cichlid

Amatitlania nigrofasciata

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TemperamentAggressive (8/10)

Adult Size15 cm

Temperature22–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Convict Cichlid fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Convict Cichlid to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Convict Cichlid

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Convict Cichlid & African Butterfly Cichlid

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & African Butterfly Fish

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Pantodon buchholzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Convict Cichlid & African Jewel Cichlid

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Convict Cichlid & African Lungfish

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Convict Cichlid & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Apistogramma agassizii

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Convict Cichlid & Amano Shrimp

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Caridina multidentata

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Amazon Leaf Fish

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Amazon Puffer

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Apple Snail

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Assassin Snail

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Clea helena

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Melanochromis auratus

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Convict Cichlid & Bala Shark

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Bamboo Shrimp

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Convict Cichlid & Beckford's Pencilfish

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Caridina cantonensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Convict Cichlid & Black Ghost Knifefish

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Convict Cichlid & Black Neon Tetra

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Black Pacu

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Colossoma macropomum

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Black Skirt Tetra

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Convict Cichlid & Blind Cave Tetra

Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution

Convict Cichlid: AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful