Convict Cichlid

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Latin Name: Amatitlania nigrofasciata
Common Name(s): Convict Cichlid
Difficulty: Intermediate 
Temperament: Aggressive (not ideal for community tanks)
pH: 7 - 8
Adult full size: 5" - 6”
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Plant Safe: No
Foods: ABN: Chromo Flakes/ Krill/ Shrimp/ Bloodworms, NLS: Cichlid Pellets

Fairly aggressive for a cichlid of its size and can face off against cichlids larger than it. The Convict Cichlid is very common fish in the hobby due to its relatively low maintenance and high capacity to breed. However, these fish are specially aggressive while breeding and can be very territorial, tanks with lots of space and larger cichlids are recommended for a long term care.