Black Convict Cichlid

Central and South American cichlids range from the rare atromaculatus to the common blue acara, though common is not a fair word for this uncommonly peaceful, pretty fish. AquariumFish.com imports as many as we can to provide a broad selection for our aquarists. Convict cichlids are so easy to breed they are never caught in the wild. AquariumFish.com sources convicts from a pond breeder in Florida. These species will get aggressive as they grow but adapt well to other large species in the tank.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a sand or gravel bottom, rocks, caves and driftwood to create territories. Anchor decorations well, since they like to dig. Strong filtration is important.

Feeding: Feed a quality cichlid pellet or flake once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Keep them with other robust Central American cichlids of similar size, plus larger catfish and plecos. Give each fish its own territory, and avoid small or timid fish.

Good to know: Central American cichlids are hardy and easy to breed. Pairs become very protective of their eggs and fry.