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Archocentrus nigrofasciatus
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Species Summary
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Common Name/s
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Convict Cichlid; Zebra Cichlid
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Origin
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Central America
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Size
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Male 6"; Female 4"
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Tank Parameters
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Tank Size
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30 gallons
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Temperature
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68 - 88 F.
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Water pH
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Neutral
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Aquarium Care
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Aquarium Setup
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Convict is a medium-sized cichlid and requires lot
of space. Convict needs cave such as arranged rocks
or inverted flower pot to establish its territory
and breeding area. Plants are optional for this
fish. Fine and smooth gravel are suitable because
they turn the gravel with their belly (if breeding
they have fry to feed).
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Feeding
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Not a picky eater, Convict is an omnivorous fish
and will nibble on any food given. Live foods
Convict feeds includes worms, crustaceans, insects,
fish and plant matter. Prepared foods are also well
accepted such as flakes, pellets and dried worms.
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Compatibility
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Convicts are best kept in pair, 1 male and 1
female. If there are more males than females, the
males will fight for a mate. Convict can be kept in
community of other cichlids with similar size and
temperament.
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