Marble Convict Cichlid

Amatitlania nigrofasciata common name.

Marble convict cichlid.

Perfect for beginner aquarists the convict cichlid is a relatively small fish that will grow up to around 6 inches in length for males and around 4 inches in length for females. Pink convict cichlids or black convict cichlids. Central america captive bred or wild. Specifically whether or not the mutation that causes convicts to come out marbled i e.

Aggressive region of origin. It will mostly be found in larger streams and rivers sheltering itself near rocks and sunken branches. Alone in pairs or with s. Buy it now 14 99 shipping.

With 78 being perhaps ideal. The convict cichlid amatitlania nigrofasciata is found throughout central america inhabiting a wide array of habitats. Marble convict cichlids aquatic kingdom mississauga on aug 1 2013 mad cypress aquariums. Premium fish food pellets is the best food for many cichlids to eat.

Flake or pellet frozen and live food compatibility. Convict cichlids are popular aquarium fish and have also been the subject of numerous studies on fish behaviour. The black convict cichlid archocentrus nigrofasciatus also known as the zebra cichlid is a freshwater fish native to the warm rivers of south america. 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.

This post concentrates on the marble gene for the convict cichlid. The convict cichlid amatitlania nigrofasciata is a fish species from the family cichlidae native to central america also known as the zebra cichlid. White convict parrot cichlid. Calico marble convict cichlid 1 inch free shipping.

Convict cichlids zebra type 10 fish at 3 inches plus mixed sex doa s included. Black convicts live best from about 70 to 80 degrees f. It is commonly found in streams and rivers but it is also known to live in ponds and lakes with thick plant cover.