Convict Cichlids
Convict Cichlid Care Sheet 
Family: Cichlidae
Scientific Name: Amatitlania nigrofasciata
Common Name:  Convict Cichlid, Black Convict Cichlid, Zebra Cichlid, Convict
Appearance:  Vertical lines make this cichlid easy to recognize.  Females tend to be smaller than males and have more intense coloration.  Pink Convict Cichlids and White Convict Cichlids have also been introduced into the hobby.
Size:  Male 6 inches (15cm), female 4 inches (10cm)
Temperament:  Aggressive
Care Level:  Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Water Temperature:  79–84°F (26 – 29°С)
Water pH:  6-8
Water hardness (dGH):  6-8
Minimum Tank Size:   30 gallon or larger
Lifespan:  Approximately 8 years
The biggest problem with Convict Cichlids is that they are easy to care for, easy to breed, produce lots of fry and live for a long time.

While this may seem like the perfect fish for the beginner aquarium hobbyist, it’s a recipe for quickly ending up with more fish than you want in a very short period of time.