Description
Remarks: Convict cichlids (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) are a great beginner cichlid due to their relatively small size and ease of reproduction. They are aggressive when spawning, which is most of the time, but they typically limit their aggression to their immediate surroundings. This strain of convict cichlid has a mutation that causes them to have a pastel pink color with orange and yellow accents instead of their usual silver and black stripes.
Scientific Name: Amatitlania nigrofasciata
Common Name: Pink Convict Cichlid
Max Size: 5″
pH: 6.0-8.0
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: 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
