Convict tank mates

[Jayhawk]

I'll disagree with you stoneage on 20 gallon (long) being too small for a pair of convicts. Granted, it would be better to have a bigger tank, but lots of folks breed convicts and keep pairs in 20 gallon tanks. A 6" fish is 1/2 the width of a 20 gallon tank which is a fairly reasonable ratio - especially since the length is 5 times the fish's size.

Eric

 

[gsk177]

I will agree with Jayhawk.
I have a 20g with a breeding pair about 2 1/2" long. They have bred 3 times in this tank and show no ill signs whatsoever. Even with the fry reaching 1inch before I remove them, everyone seems very happy. To this day I have never had a floater fry. I usually end up with around 30 making it to free swimming age.

 

[delmore]

I have had a convict in the same tank as a (now) 5.5" RES turtle for years. They have a grudging respect for eachother. I have seen no sign of injury.

 

[gsk177]

Delmore, what kind of fish are those in your profile pic on the left? Gorgeous!!

 

[N8DOGG]

Yeah we need smaller fish that can stand up to the aggressiveness of a convict. My tank is 20 Gallons.

as its been said already I would say a pair in the 20Long would be good. I'd get a male/Female and let them have some kids.....they are great to watch.