Convict Cichlid

Cryptoheros nigrofasciatus

Gallons Per Fish:

10 gallons (38 liters)

Minimum Tank Size:

40 gallons (151 liters)

Maximum Fish Size:

7in (18cm)

Aggressive:

Yes

Eats other fish:

Up to 2in (5cm) long

Temperature Range:

68-80°F (20-26.7°C)

pH Range:

6.2-8

Hardness Range:

10-20°

Tank Region:

All Regions

Life Span:

10 years

Family:

Cichlidae

Classification:

Central American Cichlids

All Common Names:

Convict Cichlid, Black Convict Cichlid, Zebra Cichlid, Pink Convict Cichlid, Calico Convict Cichlid, Marble Convict Cichlid

All Scientific Names:

Cryptoheros nigrofasciatus, Archocentrus nigrofasciatus, Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum, Heros nigrofasciatus

This species is found in 3.3% of fish tank plans on tankplanner.com