| Convict Ciclid: |
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Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum |
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6.5-7.8 |
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74-80 deg. F. They prefer 75-77 |
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6+ inches / 12 cm. |
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Do not place in tanks smaller than 25 gallons, 40+ gallons is preferred. |
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Egg-layers |
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Mainly Flake and Pellets. |
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They are known to devour small fishes. |
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Bright, but not direct sunlight. |
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Peaceful, except when mating, which they always seem to be doing. |
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Not for everyone, definitely not a community tank species, but if you want something a bit aggressive that always breeds ( sort of like an underwater rabbit ) then the convict Cichlid may just be for you. |
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A 25 gallon tank is about the bare minimum size when you have a pair. Also do not waste hours arranging your tank when keeping this species what ever you design they are sure to rearrange it for you in very short order. |