Marble Convict Cichlid

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Marble convict cichlid.

Flake or pellet frozen and live food compatibility. Marble convict cichlids aquatic kingdom mississauga on aug 1 2013 mad cypress aquariums. Aggressive region of origin. Central america captive bred or wild.

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 convict cichlids or black convict cichlids. Click here to learn about aquarium temperature aquarium thermometers and aquarium heaters. This post concentrates on the marble gene for the convict cichlid.

Amatitlania nigrofasciata common name. White convict parrot cichlid. Convict cichlids zebra type 10 fish at 3 inches plus mixed sex doa s included. It is commonly found in streams and rivers but it is also known to live in ponds and lakes with thick plant cover.

Specifically whether or not the mutation that causes convicts to come out marbled i e. 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. Calico marble convict cichlid 1 inch free shipping. Marble convict cichlid max size.

Alone in pairs or with s. The convict cichlid amatitlania nigrofasciata is found throughout central america inhabiting a wide array of habitats. 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. The minimum tank size we would recommend for convict cichlids is around 25 gallons.

It will mostly be found in larger streams and rivers sheltering itself near rocks and sunken branches. Premium fish food pellets is the best food for many cichlids to eat. Convict cichlids are popular aquarium fish and have also been the subject of numerous studies on fish behaviour.