Assorted Convicts

🐠🏡 Looking for a new finned friend? Consider adopting one of our Assorted Convict Cichlids! 🏡🐠
 
👀 Fast Facts:
🎨 Appearance: These Central American natives sport grey or silver bodies with striking black vertical bars. Some may even dazzle with iridescent patches on their fins!
📏 Size: While males can reach over 4 inches, the average size is around 3.5 inches for both sexes.
😠 Temperament: These cichlids are known for their feisty nature, especially during breeding season when they become quite territorial. Keep an eye out for the females' orange belly patch and the males' pronounced forehead during this time!
🐟 Behavior: Omnivores at heart, they enjoy a diet of prepared fish foods and aquatic plants. When it comes to nesting, they're all about those small caves and crevices. Plus, they're quite the devoted parents, sharing the duties of egg and juvenile fish care.
⏳ Lifespan: With proper care, these cichlids can live for a decade or more in captivity.
💧 Water Parameters: Keep their tropical freshwater habitat cozy with temperatures between 79–84 °F (26–29 °C), a pH of 6.6–7.8, and a hardness of 6-8 dGH.
 
Ready to add some spunk to your aquatic family? Drop us a message to learn more about adopting one of these captivating Convict Cichlids! 🌊🏠
 
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