Freshwater
Convict cichlid
Amatitlania nigrofasciata
Cichlidae, Cichlasomatinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 10 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 38 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Swims
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Water values
Smallest tank
38 liters50 × 25 × 30 cm · For one fish
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Try other measures in the appNativeIntroduced
Lives wild in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Introduced to Australia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Réunion, and United States.
Tank mates
More about the species
About the species
Adults inhabit flowing water from small creeks and streams to the shallows of large and fast flowing rivers. Prefer rocky habitats and finds sanctuary in the various cracks and crevices provided by this type of environment, or among roots and debris. They occur in warm pools of springs and their effluents. Feed on worms, crustaceans, insects, fish and plant matter. Also used in behavioral studies. Approximately 100-150 eggs are deposited and are vigorously guarded and cared for by both male and female. A popular aquarium fish which requires high temperature to maintain itself in an environment, e.g. artificially heated waters of power stations. Aquarium keeping: in pairs; minimum aquarium size 80 cm.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Archocentrus nigrofasciatus
- Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum
- Cichlosoma nigrofasciatum
- Cryptoheros nigrofasciatus
- Heros nigrofasciatus
In other languages
- Sebraciklide
- Sebracichlid
- Zebracichlide
- Seeprakirjoahven
- Convict, White convict cichlid, Zebra chanchito, Zebra cichlid
Articles
All articles
Fish that get along4 min read
Temperament, fin nippers, fish that eat other fish, and fish that need the same water. And what the Harmony mark in the app means.
How to set up a Central American aquarium5 min read
Hard, alkaline water, sand and rock: an aquarium from the rivers and lakes of Mexico and Central America, with cichlids and livebearers.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.