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Convict cichlid
Natural variantCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Wild-type (black-striped)

A variant of Convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata)

Wild-type (black-striped)

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

The original grey-blue body crossed by 8-9 vertical black bars (the 'convict stripes'); breeding females flush a coppery-orange belly patch.

Keeper tips for this variant

Bombproof and prolific — a pair will spawn in almost any tank, so keep them alone or expect constant fry and aggression toward tankmates during breeding.

This page covers the Wild-type (black-striped) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Convict cichlid

Other Cichlids variants

Wild-type (black convict)Pink / white convictMarbled / calico convictPink / White (leucistic)Marble / CalicoBalloon (short-body)Longfin