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Convict

SKU: A190

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Vendor: Coburg Aquarium

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$8.95

Description

The convict cichlid is a freshwater fish native to Central America, also known as the zebra cichlid. The convict cichlids are incredibly hardy fish, to easy care, making it an ideal aquarium fish for beginner fish keepers. Coburg Aquarium's Live Fish and Aquarium Products shipped Australia Wide.

Features of Convict Cichlid:

The convict cichlid gets its name from the vertical black and white stripes on its body
The average convict cichlid lifespan is roughly 8 to 10 years
Their natural habitat has plenty of wood and rocks for them to use as a place to hide in between feeding. Provide plenty of hiding places

Convict Cichlid: Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Convict Cichlid:

A minimum 100L would be required if mixing with other species. The extra space will make these fish happy. Territorial fish that are prone to aggression in small aquariums. The bigger tank is better for the health of your fish.

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

Despite their potential to be aggressive freshwater fish, you do have some options to convict cichlids tank mates. One convict cichlid alone or a male and female combo are two common choices. Here are some possible convict cichlid tank mates:

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Convict Cichlid Food :

The ideal diet for convict cichlids is a mix of pellets or flakes with live food options as well. Fish Food can be ：

Convict Cichlid Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

They need good water movement along with very strong and efficient filtration. Make sure the filter matches with your tank size.

Here are some great ones to consider:

Aquatic Plants

It’s also a good idea to include some aquatic plants in the aquarium. You have some room to be flexible when making this choice based on your own personal preference.

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Aquarium Decorations

Rocks and driftwood are ideal, Other Ornaments for your tank:

Substrate

Convict cichlids do best with a sandy substrate.

Additional Information

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Fish Keeping Snapshot :

Keeping Difficulty : beginner
Diet : Omnivore
Temperament : Territorial
Max Size : 12cm

Preferred Water Parameters :

Water Temperature : 26-29 °C
pH Level : 6.5-8.0
General Hardness : 10-15dGH

Aquarium Set-up Service:

Our design team enables us to create the tank you desire, install your tank where you wish to and provide a maintenance service to ensure everything runs smoothly. We can create almost any aquarium from the small home aquarium to large commercial aquariums for offices, hotels or restaurants. Coburg Aquarium, Australia's leading aquarium shop.

Please contact us if you need any custom tank services.

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01/06/2024

Daniel R.

Australia

Amazing!

The “item” arrived in “good condition” … alive � But no, really, you’re never really sure that you’re getting the best when you buy something online, specially fish. It’s “always a risk” except if you’re buying it from Coburg Aquarium. Amazing colouration, quality genetics, it is quite clear the staff know what they’re doing. The courier was super fast and packing was great!! NO LEAKS!! �� I have them saved to my favourites and have several on my wish list Alllll I need is a free tank… just asking …. If you have one let me know, it seems 14 just isn’t enough

Convict

08/03/2023

Grady K.

Australia

Had a doa

Had a doa and didn’t get a refund

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Convict

Description

Features of Convict Cichlid:

Convict Cichlid: Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Convict Cichlid:

Tank Mate Compatibility:

Convict Cichlid Food :

Convict Cichlid Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Aquatic Plants

Aquarium Decorations

Substrate

Additional Information

Customer Reviews

Fish Keeping Snapshot :

Preferred Water Parameters :

Aquarium Set-up Service:

Amazing!

Had a doa

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