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Convict cichlid
Selectively bredUncommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Balloon (short-body)

A variant of Convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata)

Balloon (short-body)

Representative Convict cichlidphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A selectively-bred deformity that shortens and rounds the spine into a stubby 'balloon' body, sold in both striped and pink versions.

Keeper tips for this variant

The compressed body crowds internal organs and can impair swimming and digestion — keep water pristine, feed sinking foods, and avoid strong flow.

This page covers the Balloon (short-body) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Convict cichlid

Other Cichlids variants

Wild-type (black convict)Pink / white convictMarbled / calico convictWild-type (black-striped)Pink / White (leucistic)Marble / CalicoLongfin