Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, flake food, frozen worms, vegetables
Aquarium species profile
Convict Cichlid
Amatitlania nigrofasciata · Central America (Honduras to Panama)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size6"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature72–82°F
pH range6.5–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Other robust cichlids of similar size (Firemouths, Jack Dempseys with caution)
Tank mates to avoid
Peaceful community fish, small fish, invertebrates
Care notes
Extremely hardy and prolific breeder. Excellent parents. Breeding pairs are ferociously territorial. One of the easiest cichlids to breed. Not suitable for community tanks.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.