{"product_id":"white-convict-cichlid-amatitlania-nigrofasciata","title":"White Convict Cichlid | Amatitlania nigrofasciata","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Convict Cichlid is a colour form of one of the most famous beginner cichlids in the hobby — bold, hardy and endlessly entertaining. Where the wild-type convict wears black-and-white prison stripes, this form is a soft creamy white all over, but the personality is exactly the same: feisty, inquisitive and quick to breed. Males reach around 13cm and are noticeably larger and more angular than the smaller, rounder females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvict cichlids are native to the rivers, streams and lakes of Central America, from Guatemala down through Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. They favour rocky, slow-to-moderate flowing water with plenty of crevices and caves to claim as territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis form trades the classic dark vertical bars for a clean, creamy white body, though faint striping can still show under stress or breeding colouration. Fins are rounded in females and become more pointed and elongated in mature males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't let the small size fool you — convicts are genuinely aggressive and territorial, especially once a pair forms and starts guarding a brood. They are not a community fish and are best kept as a single pair or trio in their own tank, or with similarly robust, fast Central American species that can hold their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easygoing omnivore that will eat just about anything offered — quality cichlid pellets, flake, and occasional live or frozen treats like bloodworm and brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvicts are about as tough as freshwater fish get and tolerate a wide range of water conditions, which is part of why they're such a popular first cichlid. That said, they still need clean water and good filtration to look and breed their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvicts are famously, almost comically easy to breed — a bonded pair will spawn readily in a home aquarium, laying eggs in a cave or on a flat surface and fiercely guarding both eggs and fry. This is a big part of their appeal, but also means an established pair can quickly fill a tank with offspring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmatitlania nigrofasciata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Convict Cichlid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America (Guatemala to Panama)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 13cm (males); females smaller, to around 8cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAggressive and territorial, particularly when breeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150-200L for a single pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCichlid keepers wanting an easy, hardy first breeding project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — will dig and uproot most live plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept as a single pair on their own, or alongside other robust Central American cichlids of similar size and temperament that won't be bullied out of their own territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid small, timid or slow-moving fish, delicate community species, and anything that can't hold its ground — convicts will harass and can kill tankmates that can't stand up to them, especially once they've paired off.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232806650147,"sku":"AA2961-S","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232806682915,"sku":"AA2961","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232806715683,"sku":"AA2961-L","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/white-convict-cichlid-amatit-43886496121123.webp?v=1790306325","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/white-convict-cichlid-amatitlania-nigrofasciata","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}