CONVICT
October 04, 2019
by Jannie Hoang
Keeping Snapshot
Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 12 cm
Temperament: Territorial, aggressive when breeding.
Preferred Water Parameters
Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
pH Level: 7.2 - 7.8
General Hardness: Moderate
pH Level: 7.2 - 7.8
General Hardness: Moderate
Range
Central America: Guatemala to Panama
Reproduction
Eggs are laid on a hard surface, the eggs (and hatched fry) are guarded by both parents.
Feeding
Omnivorous. Eats all normal foods.
Additional Comments
Convicts are one of the easiest Cichlids to breed and they are excellent parents, vigorously defending their fry even from much larger fishes. Provide plenty of hiding places.
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October 04, 2019
by Jannie Hoang
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