Convict compatability

[ricco34]

Would I be able to put 1 convict in a 29 gallon tank with some Cory catfish? I have emerald cories and I wanted to add a convict.


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[swifty]

50/50. Depends on the temperament of the convict. I've seen them in community setups with smaller peaceful fish, and I've also seen them try and terrorize 4-8 foot tanks with aggressive fish that are 2-5 times larger than themselves.

If you're really set on getting a convict, make sure you have a backup plan (such as a LFS being able to exchange it for another or trade it in) if things go sour.

 

[ricco34]

How would 1 female be? Not trying to breed, just want a centerpiece fish


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[bubbacichlids]

Yes. I actually got a pair with and emerald green Cory never bother each other

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[Fishy Smell]

A female would be a safer bet than a male thats for sure.


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[MICEY]

I have has convicts attack full grown oscars and Africans, and live nice with zebra barbs

 

[Jmunroe]

I had a 1.5 inch female convict that beat up 2 adult oscars I had in a 6 foot tank. Get Honduran red point if you can. They tend to fight amongst themselves and leave everything else alone. But as stated it does depend on the fish. A convict might be fine or it might have everything murdered in an hour.