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Common Name: Black Convict Cichlid Scientific name: Archocentrus nigrofasciatus Max Size: Male: 18cm (7") Female: 12cm (4.5") Origin: Southern Central America Min Tank Size: 10 gallon Compatibility: Aggressive Temperature: 20 - 26°C (68F - 79°F) Water chemistry: PH 7.0 - 8.0, dGH 9 - 20 Diet: Omnivore Care level: Easy
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| COMMENTS | |
| Feed with flakes and live food. Aquarium plants will also be eaten. Provide hiding places in the aquarium. Sex can be determined by a bump on the head of the mature male. Males are larger than females and also have longer fins. Females have orange scales on their front underside. Black Convict Cichlids come in different colour varieties which include the Pink Convict, Calico and Marbled Convict. | |
| BREEDING | |
| Black Convict Cichlids will form strong bonding pairs, They will remain faithful to their mate through out their lives. The female will dig out a cave or pit in the gravel and lay her eggs. The male will then fertilize the eggs. The female will guard the eggs and the male will patrol outside the cave. The eggs should hatch after 2-5 days. Then the male and female become extremely agressive towards other fish to protect their young. They will attack and chase away any fish that comes near the fry. Black Convict Cichlids are mouth brooders. They will take their young into their mouths to protect them. | |
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