Convict Cichlids

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I have a 30 gallon that I would like to buy convicts in. Can you keep two females together without risk of fighting or should I just get one? Also are there any catfish or pleco small enough to fit in the tank that the convicts wont bother? Thanks!

 

[Redfishmagazine]

Two convicts would be fine, though make sure you get two females otherwise you'll shortly have a lot more convicts. I'd recommend some FAST swimming ditherfish. Giant danios or some tiger barbs maybe - certainly nothing with long fins. Bristlenose catfish and corys -- provided you provide plenty of cover are also fine.

All the best with it!
Rf.

 

[GShorty1981]

Giant Danios would be to big for a 30g

 

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Could platies live with convicts? I think I know the answer already but I want to confirm. thanks

 

[minnnt]

It all depends on your convicts temperament really. Swordtails can reach about 4-5" so maybe they would be a better option.

 

[GShorty1981]

Bare in mind this is a 30 gallon guys, its already full with the Convicts.