Description
Remarks: Honduran Red Points are a close cousin of the popular Convict Cichlid. They have bright red-orange fins and the familiar body pattern of Convicts – blue-green with dark bars or spots, depending on mood. They remain small for a Central American cichlid and can easily be kept as a pair in a 30 gallon aquarium. Like Convicts, they produce many offspring and provide excellent care for them. However, they are considered less aggressive than Convicts, which allows for more flexibility with tankmates.
Scientific Name: Amatitlania sp.
Common Name: Honduran Red Point
Max Size: 5″
pH: 6.0-8.0
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: Central America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Alone, in pairs, or with similarly sized Central or South American cichlids
Tank Mate Options:
Marble Convict Cichlid
Firemouth Cichlid
Nicaraguan Cichlid
