Convict cichlid pair - 15 gallon

[Krismo962]

How long do you think a pair of 2" convicts would be fine in a 15 gallon ?- (24*!2*12)

 

[Deadeye]

Until they breed, they will really beat up on each other once that happens.

 

[ryansmith83]

They may be okay for now but most male convicts can grow to pretty chunky 5" fish. I'd be afraid in a tank that size of a male beating up a female if there's a disagreement.

 

[Krismo962]

Thanks guys!,
I guess i'll rehome them then,don't want to restrict these fish from reaching their maximum potential. Got any interesting stocking suggestions for a 15?

 

[Fishnerd360]

A pair of dwarf pikes would work with a lot of cover(rocks, driftwood, plants).

 

[Krismo962]

A pair of dwarf pikes would work with a lot of cover(rocks, driftwood, plants).

Thanks.I'll look into them

 

[phreeflow]

If you like convicts then maybe a pair of polar blue convict cichlids. They are short body so they stay smaller than average convicts.

 

[Krismo962]

If you like convicts then maybe a pair of polar blue convict cichlids. They are short body so they stay smaller than average convicts.

I used to have a trio before my midas turned 6" and killed everything in with him,not really interested in shortbody fish now because of the health problems.Thanks anyway

 

[ryansmith83]

I’d either do something more manageable like rams, or if you don’t mind African cichlids you could fill it with shells and get a little colony of shelldwellers.

 

[Deadeye]

Kribs are fun, they are like mini convicts in behavior. Not crazy, but out for blood when they breed.