Marble Convict Cichlid

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Marble convict cichlid.

This post concentrates on the marble gene for the 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. Black convicts live best from about 70 to 80 degrees f. Convict cichlids are popular aquarium fish and have also been the subject of numerous studies on fish behaviour.

Alone in pairs or with s. Click here to learn about aquarium temperature aquarium thermometers and aquarium heaters. Pink convict cichlids or black convict cichlids. Central america captive bred or wild.

White convict parrot cichlid. Convict cichlids zebra type 10 fish at 3 inches plus mixed sex doa s included. Marble convict cichlid max size. 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. 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. Flake or pellet frozen and live food compatibility. Calico marble convict cichlid 1 inch free shipping.

The minimum tank size we would recommend for convict cichlids is around 25 gallons. With 78 being perhaps ideal. It will mostly be found in larger streams and rivers sheltering itself near rocks and sunken branches. Specifically whether or not the mutation that causes convicts to come out marbled i e.

It is commonly found in streams and rivers but it is also known to live in ponds and lakes with thick plant cover. Premium fish food pellets is the best food for many cichlids to eat. Marble convict cichlids aquatic kingdom mississauga on aug 1 2013 mad cypress aquariums.