The tank's dimensions are 24x12x16. Has an aquaclear 50 filter on it. If possible can 2 live in there?
Can a convict live in a 20 gallon tank?
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I would look for a fish that is a little bit smaller for a 20 gallon tank. A pair of bolivian rams would be perfect for a 20 gallon high tank. Some of the smaller more mellow "convict-types" might work, but the normal convicts get a little big an aggressive for such a small tank.
Not the best dimensions but it's doable for a pair, but you would need to remove any and all fry.
I would keep it bare bottom, and take the eggs out before they hatch. A 30 gallon would be much better for a full grown pair. They get too big for a 20 long IMO.
I doubt that would be enough space for two convict cichlids to raise fry, for the female to get away from the male, and for both fish to establish a territory. If you want to keep convicts upgrade to a bigger tank or maybe try a pair of dwarf cichlids. For example, kribensis.
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A single male or single female would work. What do you plan to keep with it?
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If you don't already have it, I would get a female. They have more color, and stay a little smaller. And a single convict with some snails would be fine in a 20 long.
jasonfishaddict
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You can keep other species with it. Hatchetfish stay at the surface and won't interfere with the Convict's territory.
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