Cichlids are rather deep-bodied and have one nostril (rather than the usual two) on each side of the head. The lateral line is discontinuous, and there are three or more anal spines. They generally have rounded tails and, though sizable for aquarium fishes.
The black convict cichlid (Archocentrus nigrofasciatus), also known as the zebra cichlid, is a freshwater fish native to the warm rivers of South America.
Category | Rating |
Color: | Black, white |
Lifespan: | Over 8 years |
Diet: | Omnivore |
Size: | Up to 6 inches |
They can be fed with frozen fishes as well as live fishes like artemia, bloodworms, tubifex, and earthworms