CONVICT CICHLID FISH

₹149.00 – ₹219.00

Convict cichlids have a distinct look and unique behaviors compared to other cichlid species. They’re very easy to grow, breed, and Maintain in a aquarium. These factors are some of the main reasons that they’re popular both as pets and for use in scientific research. These fish have been popular in the aquarium trade since the 1930s. They’ve been the subject of scientific studies — both in laboratories and their native environment — for decades.

Size	1.5-2.5 Inch , 2.5-3 Inch

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SKU: N/A Categories: Aquarium Fishes, Wild Fishes Tags: Amatitlania nigrofasciatus, Aquarium Pets, Cichlasoma nigrofasciatus, Convict cichlids, Fresh water Fish, freshwater aquarium

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Convict cichlids are a widespread, well-known species within this unique group. Convict cichlids are both popular Aquarium Pets and fascinating scientific research subjects. In some parts of the world — like the U.S. — they’re also a problematic invasive species. Do your research before you decide to bring one home.

The scientific name for convict cichlids is Cichlasoma nigrofasciatus. You may also see it written as Amatitlania nigrofasciatus, an alternate name for the genus. They go by several other common names too — like zebra cichlids and zebra chanchitos.Convict cichlids are only one example of the many thousands of species of cichlids. Scientists struggle to estimate the exact number of genera and species in the Cichlidaea family. People discover new ones all the time, while others go extinct before anyone can identify them.

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