Sale! The Convict Cichlid is one of the most easily bred species in the hobby and it's an ideal fish for newcomers to cichlids and fish breeding in general. Although it's a sturdy fish, not fussy about food and can tolerate some changes in the water parameters (
The Convict Cichlid is one of the most easily bred species in the hobby and it’s an ideal fish for newcomers to cichlids and fish breeding in general. Although it’s a sturdy fish, not fussy about food and can tolerate some changes in the water parameters (thanks to itsmassive natural range), the Convict Cichlid is not a good community tank andit is best maintained in a species tank due to its aggressive nature all the way todownright violent when breeding.It will take on fish several times its own size and win with ease.
| Scientific Name: | Amatitlania nigrofasciata |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 25gallons |
| Care Level: | Easy |
| Temperament: | Aggressive |
| Water Conditions: | 24 – 28C (75 – 83F), pH 6.0-8.0 |
| Max. Size: | 3.5-6 Inches |
| Color Form: | White and Dark stripes |
| Diet: | Omnivore – not fussy at all |
| Origin: | Central America |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
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Cost: $25
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