Can Convict Cichlid and Oscar live together?

Convict Cichlid and Oscar are compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Convict Cichlid vs Oscar

Convict Cichlid

Amatitlania nigrofasciata

Oscar

Astronotus ocellatus

Verdict:Compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

5″

Adult size

13″

30gal

Min tank

75gal

70–82°F

Temperature

74–81°F

6.5–8

6–7.5

aggressive

Temperament

aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

goodNo issues detected — these species should coexist well.

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