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Amatitlania nigrofasciata 'Convict Cichlid'
Amatitlania nigrofasciata
Origin: Central America
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Water Parameters
Temperature20–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6.5–8
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GH (Hardness)6–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–12 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 15 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 8
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- aggressive during breeding; mild otherwise
About
Amatitlania nigrofasciata, the Convict Cichlid, is the most reliably breeding cichlid in the hobby. Bold black and white stripes, small size, and fearless personality. Ideal for beginners who want to experience cichlid breeding behaviour. Ferociously protective of eggs and fry.
Care Guide
80 L+ tank with caves. Temperature 20–28°C, pH 6.5–8.0, GH 6–20. Very hardy — tolerates a wide range of conditions. Feed quality cichlid pellets. Breeding pairs chase all tank mates — recommend species only during spawning.
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