The convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) is a aggressive fish that grows to about 5 inches and spends its time all over the tank. It can be kept on its own, in a tank of 30 gallons or more, at 79–84°F and pH 6.5–8.
30 galsmallest tank
5″adult size
79–84°Ftemperature
6.5–8pH
1+group size
Aggressivetemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕Neon tetra: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Cardinal tetra: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Ember tetra: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Black skirt tetra: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Serpae tetra: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Glowlight tetra: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Rummy-nose tetra: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Lemon tetra: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.