Marble Convict Cichlid

Pink with splatters of black on them rather than completely colourless pink or black striped wild type is on the same gene locus as pink black or in a different spot altogether.

Marble convict cichlid.

It will mostly be found in larger streams and rivers sheltering itself near rocks and sunken branches. White convict parrot cichlid. Premium fish food pellets is the best food for many cichlids to eat. Marble convict cichlids aquatic kingdom mississauga on aug 1 2013 mad cypress aquariums.

The minimum tank size we would recommend for convict cichlids is around 25 gallons. Calico marble convict cichlid 1 inch free shipping. Buy it now 14 99 shipping. Convict cichlids zebra type 10 fish at 3 inches plus mixed sex doa s included.

The convict cichlid amatitlania nigrofasciata is a fish species from the family cichlidae native to central america also known as the zebra cichlid. With 78 being perhaps ideal. Alone in pairs or with s. Click here to learn about aquarium temperature aquarium thermometers and aquarium heaters.

Central america captive bred or wild. Marble convict cichlid max size. Convict cichlids are popular aquarium fish and have also been the subject of numerous studies on fish behaviour. It is commonly found in streams and rivers but it is also known to live in ponds and lakes with thick plant cover.

The black convict cichlid archocentrus nigrofasciatus also known as the zebra cichlid is a freshwater fish native to the warm rivers of south america. Aggressive region of origin. Pink convict cichlids or black convict cichlids. This post concentrates on the marble gene for the convict cichlid.

Specifically whether or not the mutation that causes convicts to come out marbled i e. Flake or pellet frozen and live food compatibility. Black convicts live best from about 70 to 80 degrees f.