Cryptoheros nigrofasciatus
| Common Names: | Black Convict Cichlid Convict Cichlid Zebra Cichlid |
| Synonyms: | Archocentrus nigrofasciatus Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum Heros nigrofasciatus |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | America - South; Southern Central America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Stream |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; Extremely aggressive. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed with vegetable flakes and small fish. Hiding places are needed. Plants will be eaten. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 17.8cm (7") Female: 11.5cm (4.5") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Sex can be determined by a bump on the head of the mature male.Males are also larger and have longer fins. Females have orange scales on their front underside. |
| Breeding: | This fish is considered by most to be the easiest cichlid to breed. Breeding is achieved if you have a small flower pot or 2 or more caves in the tank. |
| Variants: | Color morphs include the Pink Convict and Calico/Marbled Convict. |
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| Main Colours: | White, Black |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | Jason_R_S |
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