Convict cichlid care
Amatitlania nigrofasciata
Convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) grows to about 12 cm (4.7 in) and needs a tank of at least 150 liters (40 US gallons). Keep it at 20–28 °C (68–82 °F) with a pH of 6.5–8.
FreshwaterEasyAggressiveEats small fish
Adult size12 cm · 4.7 in
Smallest tank150 L · 40 gal
Temperature20–28 °C · 68–82 °F
pH6.5–8
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentAggressive
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Amano shrimpNerite snailMystery snailParadise fishJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidFigure-eight pufferRamshorn snailMalaysian trumpet snailAssassin snail
Avoid with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barb
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
ConvictoCiclídeo zebraCichlidé zèbreZebrabuntbarschCiclide zebratoZebra çiklit