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Convict Cichlid
Amatitlania nigrofasciata
Family: Cichlidae
📍 Central America, Honduras to Panama
Black-and-white barred cichlid named for its prison uniform. Extraordinarily hardy and easy to breed — almost too easy. Fierce parents that will defend fry against much larger fish.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 6.0–8.0
- diet
- omnivore
- maxSize
- 5 inches
- minTankSize
- 30 gallons
- temperature
- 68–86°F (20–30°C)
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Temperature
68–86°F
20–30°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
72°F — 81°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Jun high)