Can be aggressive when breeding These cichlids are regarded as one of the easiest fish to breed in the industry, the will spawn very often once they hit maturity. They are a very aggressive fish when in breeding and will attack anything that goes near their babies. Because of their wide range in water quality they are said to be one the easiest beginner fish to keep. Ease of aquarium keeping = 1 (1 = easy, 5 = difficult). CICHLID
Can be aggressive when breeding These cichlids are regarded as one of the easiest fish to breed in the industry, the will spawn very often once they hit maturity. They... Can be aggressive when breeding These cichlids are regarded as one of the easiest fish to breed in the industry, the will spawn very often once they hit maturity. They...
Family
4
Subfamily
43
Size
3.5cm
Water Temperature
22 - 26
Water Requirements
7.0 - 8.8
Temperament
Hardy, not for peaceful community tank
Feeding
Convict cichlids are an omnivorous fish and will eat basically anything they can fit in their mouths, including AI Frozen Foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and bloodworms. In their natural habitat their diet consists of mainly small insects, crustaceans, and vegetable and plant matter.
Convict cichlids are an omnivorous fish and will... Convict cichlids are an omnivorous fish and will...
Food Types
Omnivorous, eats most foods
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