Black Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata)

Familie: Cichlidae

Black Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) ist ein Cichlidae aus Oceania and Indonesia; etwa 7.5–11 cm bei 23.2–32.8 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
23.2–32.8 °C
pH
7–8
GH-Härte
9–20 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
7.5–11 cm
Mindestaquarium
145 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Assertive but manageable with space and structure
Herkunft
大洋洲及印度尼西亚

Artübersicht

Amatitlania nigrofasciata, a member of the family Cichlidae, is native to 大洋洲及印度尼西亚. A thinking fish that rearranges décor and learns its keeper — and punishes bare, crowded tanks. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 7.5–11 cm. Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded. Over-filter for its messy habits, aquascape with rock walls, and respect its claimed corner. Maintain 23.2–32.8 °C at pH 7–8. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Sand with rock piles
Harte Dekoration
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
Pflanzen
Hardy species that tolerate digging

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded
Fütterung
Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Often striking; males larger and brighter
Fortpflanzungsart
Cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care