Albino Convict Cichlid
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NameAlbino Convict Cichlid
Scientific NameAmatitlania nigrofasciata
Common NamesConvict Cichlid, Zebra Cichlid, Pink Convict Cichlid
FamilyCichlidae
OriginCentral America, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.5-8.0
Compatible SpeciesFiremouth Cichlid, Jack Dempsey, Green Terror, Giant Danio, Larger Plecos
Description
The Albino Convict Cichlid is a popular and hardy freshwater fish known for its distinctive pinkish-white body and red eyes. This color morph retains the robust body shape and territorial nature of its wild-type counterpart. They are relatively easy to care for but require careful tankmate selection due to their potential for aggression, especially when breeding.
