Convict Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Convict Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (for a pair)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other robust, similarly sized cichlids or fast-moving, durable fish that can withstand their aggression. Avoid small, docile, or long-finned tankmates.
• Special requirements: Requires plenty of hiding places, caves, and territories to reduce aggression. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel, and sturdy plants or decorations are recommended. Excellent filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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