Marble Convict Cichlid

It is commonly found in streams and rivers but it is also known to live in ponds and lakes with thick plant cover.

Marble convict cichlid.

Specifically whether or not the mutation that causes convicts to come out marbled i e. Amatitlania nigrofasciata common name. Buy it now 14 99 shipping. Flake or pellet frozen and live food compatibility.

The convict cichlid amatitlania nigrofasciata is found throughout central america inhabiting a wide array of habitats. The convict cichlid amatitlania nigrofasciata is a fish species from the family cichlidae native to central america also known as the zebra cichlid. Black convicts live best from about 70 to 80 degrees f. Click here to learn about aquarium temperature aquarium thermometers and aquarium heaters.

Premium fish food pellets is the best food for many cichlids to eat. The black convict cichlid archocentrus nigrofasciatus also known as the zebra cichlid is a freshwater fish native to the warm rivers of south america. With 78 being perhaps ideal. Convict cichlids zebra type 10 fish at 3 inches plus mixed sex doa s included.

Convict cichlids are popular aquarium fish and have also been the subject of numerous studies on fish behaviour. Marble convict cichlid max size. The minimum tank size we would recommend for convict cichlids is around 25 gallons. Central america captive bred or wild.

Marble convict cichlids aquatic kingdom mississauga on aug 1 2013 mad cypress aquariums. Pink convict cichlids or black convict cichlids. This post concentrates on the marble gene for the convict cichlid. Alone in pairs or with s.

Pink with splatters of black on them rather than completely colourless pink or black striped wild type is on the same gene locus as pink black or in a different spot altogether. White convict parrot cichlid. It will mostly be found in larger streams and rivers sheltering itself near rocks and sunken branches.