Black Convict Cichlid
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Lake Malawi Cichlids by Mark Smith $10.57 |
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LED Aquarium white light high luminance lamp AC100~240V CICHLID plants lights $59.99 |
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GOT CONVICT CICHLID? FISH FISHING WATER T-SHIRT SHIRT TEE TOP $13.99 |
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GOT CONVICT CICHLID? FISH FISHING WATER T-SHIRT SHIRT TEE TOP $13.99 |
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GOT CONVICT CICHLID? FISH FISHING WATER T-SHIRT SHIRT TEE TOP $13.99 |
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GOT CONVICT CICHLID? FISH FISHING WATER T-SHIRT SHIRT TEE TOP $13.99 |
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GOT CONVICT CICHLID? FISH FISHING WATER T-SHIRT SHIRT TEE TOP $13.99 |
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GOT CONVICT CICHLID? FISH FISHING WATER T-SHIRT SHIRT TEE TOP $13.99 |
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Vieja regani Regans Cichlid $16.99 Regan’s Cichlid is a large, thick bodied fish with pale grey coloration and a few irregularly shaped black spots on its sides. As the fish mature, they may develop iridescence that can vary in hue from fish to fish from green to gold to blue. Dominant males develop large humps on their heads. Regans Cichlids are not terribly aggressive, but due to it’s large size, tankmates should be carefully considered. They need plenty of room, and as with most New World Cichlids, they may be paired, but should not be housed in groups in home aquariums. They like plenty of cover like rooty formations and driftwood. Feed them a variety of foods including flake, pellet, greens and meaty frozen foods. |
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Biotodoma cupido Cupid Cichlid $9.99 While they are a dull silver-gray as juveniles, the adult coloration of the Cupid cichlid is no less than stunning! Varying iridescent colors appear in faint markings as the fish matures, and there are many different color variations. A black vertical stripe runs through the eyes. Males have blue lines on their cheeks while females have blue spots. Cupid cichlids do best in pairs, so choose a few young ones and allow them to pair off. They can become aggressive with their own kind, besides their chosen mate. While these cichlids care for their eggs and fry, it is still difficult to raise the babies into adulthood. This cichlid will accept flake and pelleted food, though a diet of frozen larvae and other meaty foods is much preferred. Their ideal tank decor features plenty of open swimming space and rock or driftwood hiding places at the lower levels of the tank. Tankmates that inhabit the higher areas of the tank will most likely be ignored. Hardy tetras, barbs, and plecos are recommended. This delicate species requires extremely good water conditions, so be sure to do regular water changes and maintenance. |
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Parachromis dovii Wolf Cichlid – XSmall $9.99 Base color of the Wolf cichlid is gold, and well-kept specimens will take on a beautiful lavender color. They have random black spots all over their body. Juveniles are gold with a black horizontal stripe. Big and mean best describes this cichlid. Dovii are known for their aggression, so tank mates need to compete with their temperament and size. It is recommended that these fish are kept in a large species tank with no tankmates to avoid issues. They will eat anything small enough to fit in their mouth, and will not hesitate to beat more docile tankmates. Feed pellets, frozen foods like silversides and krill, and earthworms on occasion. This fish is a substrate spawner. |
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Cichlasoma salvini Salvin’s Cichlid- Small $6.99 This attractive cichlid is silvery-gold with black, horizontal, blotchy patches on the dorsal half, and a black stripe from the eye to the tail. Females develop red on their bellies, especially when mating, and males have iridescent blue-green spots particularly on the dorsal half. Other semi-aggressive cichlids make good tankmates, though this fish can become extremely aggressive when spawning. Use discretion when choosing tankmates if housing a pair of salvini. Feed them a variety of foods such as a hearty cichlid flake or pellet, as well as fresh vegetables. Tank decor can be basic rock or driftwood with plenty of hiding places and open swimming areas. Salvini are substrate spawners, and prefer a fine substrate. |
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Convict Tang – Small (2-3.5 Length) $27.99 Convict Tang The silver and black Convict Tang is a wonderful addition to both reef tanks as well as a fish-only tank. A much more passive “surgeonfish,” the Convict Tang should not have other tangs as its tankmates as they will harass and pester it. While the Convict Tang does have the scalpel-like peduncle spine just like other species of Tangs, it is much smaller and less pronounced in the Convict Tang. As with other Tangs, provide large amounts of swimming room. |
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Hemichromis guttatus Jewel Cichlid – Small $4.99 This cichlid from rivers and tributaries in forests from Guinea to Liberia. It is quite aggressive for its size. It is attractive, with a bright red-pink coloration and rows of iridescent blue spots along the flanks and a black spot on each gill and side. Because of its aggression level, they are unsuitable for community aquaria with small or very docile fish. The water quality for keeping the Jewel cichild is similar to South American requirements, slightly soft with low pH, despite its West African origins. Jewels may be fed a balanced diet of flake, pellets, spirulina, and meaty frozen foods on occasion. They require plenty of cover in their decor, plants and driftwood work well. They keep a large territory, so be sure they have ample room in your tank, or territoriality issues may arise. |
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Pseudotropheus sp. ‘Daktari’ Doctors Cichlid $7.99 Also referred to as the Doctor’s Cichlid, as Daktari is apparently the Swahili word for Doctor. These slender Mbuna usually show distinctive black edges on the tail. Males show yellow with some blue speckling, while females remain yellow-tan in color. Pseudotropheus are typically rather aggressive and should only be kept with other Pseudotropheus and Malawian Mbuna that can take their rowdy behavior. Theses albinos tend to be a little less aggressive, but try to keep them in a small harem, one male per 2-3 females. Be sure to feed Pseudotropheus a diet rich in greens and vegetable matter. This is very important, as too much protein can lead to deadly Malawi bloat. Typical Malawi decor such as lots of rocks and cave will be appreciated by Mbuna cichlids. |
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Thorichthys meeki Firemouth Cichlid – Small $5.99 This beautiful cichlid has a brilliant red throat, as its nickname would imply. The overall body color is a speckled silver with black markings. The elongated fins are trimmed in red and iridescent blue speckles. Firemouths are one of the more peaceful cichlids, though they should only be kept with other cichlids or fish with a semi-aggressive temperament. They can become quite nippy during breeding. While they don’t achieve as large a size as many others, they can often hold their own in a tank with bigger cichlids. They prefer a tank with neutral pH and plenty of plant cover, and rockwork or driftwood for hiding. They tend to stay near the bottom of the tank. Feed them a variety of foods like flake and pellet as a staple diet and occasional frozen meaty foods and spirulina. Breeding Firemouth cichlids is known to be more slightly difficult. Finding a suitable pair is the challenge, but once established, the process comes naturally. They spawn on a smooth rock and both parents guard the eggs and fry. They will often dig pits in the gravel to shelter the free-swimming fry. |
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Mesonauta festivus Flag Cichlid – Small $6.99 The Mesonauta genus features about a dozen different species other than the Festivum, and the chances that your festivus is actually another species is very good. The differences are very subtle, usually an additional bar or dorsal ray – something barely distinguishable. This beautiful cichlid features an oval shaped body with iridescent colors that change with the fishes’ mood. Greens, blues, and violets appear on the flanks along with a diagonal black stripe that spans from the eye to the mid-dorsal. Faint barring is sometimes visible when they are stressed. They also have red eyes and elongated pectoral fins. This wonderful fish gets along fine with other mild-mannered fish. It can be aggressive with other festivums, especially males, particularly during spawning. They can easily be kept with an assortment of larger tetra species, severums, and other similar fish. Feed them a variety of foods, flakes, pellets, and they’ll enjoy a frozen meaty treat every now and again. They will also pick at plants, so try plastic or silk for easy maintenance. Other decor can include driftwood, rocks, or ornaments. This species stays close to the top of the water at all times, so provide plenty of space. Festivums are substrate spawners and can be rather difficult to breed; they require strict water parameters. |
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Paratilapia polleni (bleekeri) Large Spot Cichlid – Small $14.99 Madagascar is home to several species of unique and beautiful cichlids, many of which are rare or endangered due to habitat destruction and non-native species introduction. “Paratilapia bleekeri” was once thought to be a regional color variant of or possibly a seperate species than P. polleni , the Small Spot Cichlid. It is often confused with P. polleni , which has much smaller spots, and does not grow to be as large as the Large Spot Cichlid. Coloration is very similar, but “Paratilapia bleekeri” is black with larger pale blue and yellow spots all over. Although these two fish are very closely related, they should not be mixed. “Paratilapia bleekeri” is thought to be extinct in the wild. This fish is somewhat aggressive, particularly with other Paratilapia sp. cichlids. Tank decor can consist of driftwood, rocks, plants, and a soft substrate. Feed them a variety of foods, basic flake or pellet and occasional frozen meaty foods. This fish is a cave spawner. |
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Apistogramma cacatuoides Cockatoo Cichlid $7.99 Apistogramma coloration ranges from silver to gold with red-orange highlights and red/black/orange in the fins. Apistos are generally peaceful except when spawning. It is best to keep a pair, and as long as there is plenty of room, any other docile tankmates are fine. Provide the couple with a cave area and soft, dark substrate for spawning. Plants make great cover, as well. Feed brine shrimp, various larvae and worms, and flake, small pellet, etc. This is a Restricted item and is not covered by our Arrive Alive 5-Day Guarantee. Please visit the Guarantee Policy and Restricted Species webpages for more information. |
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Electric Yellow Cichlid (3.5-4 Length) $27.99 Electric Yellow Cichlid Also known as Yellow Lab, Yellow Labidochromis, Blue Streak Hap, Yellow Prince, or Utaka (Malawi). The brilliant yellow color with vivid black striping of the Electric Yellow Cichlid becomes more apparent with age. This species was first identified in 1956, where it was named caeruleus or “blue” in Latin. The blue comes from the dorsal fin changing to this color in breeding males. The dominant male in a tank will have the brightest yellow coloration. It is also known as a Yellow Lab, due to its coloration and its genus, Labidochromis. The yellow color variation is naturally occuring and comes from Nkhata Bay in Lake Malawi. It is best for this fish to be kept in a tank with several hiding spots consisting of rubble, stones, and rocks forming caves and mounds. Subdued lighting or plenty of places with shade is highly suggested. |
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Herichthys bartoni Barton’s Cichlid – Small $16.99 A male in breeding dress is absolutely stunning: Jet-black on the bottom half, and bright white over the dorsal. They are normally tan-green with sparkling scales and a pattern of irregular black spots along the mid-line. This species is very, very aggressive with its own kind. Keep only a male and a female together, if already an established pair. Other Central American cichlids should make fine tankmates. Tank decor can be simple, rocks, wood, and caves. Provide for them a diet rich in vegetable matter as well as occasional frozen foods and staple flake and pellet. This species is a substrate spawner. |
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Pseudotropheus socolofi Powder Blue Cichlid $9.99 Socolofi is powder blue with black edges on the fins and tail. Females exhibit the same coloration as the males, but may lack the yellow egg spots on the anal fin. These Mbuna are found at various points of Lake Malawi near Mozambique. Pseudotropheus are typically rather aggressive and should only be kept with other Pseudotropheus and Malawian Mbuna that can take their rowdy behavior. Theses albinos tend to be a little less aggressive, but try to keep them in a small harem, one male per 2-3 females. Be sure to feed Pseudotropheus a diet rich in greens and vegetable matter. This is very important, as too much protein can lead to deadly Malawi bloat. Typical Malawi decor such as lots of rocks and cave will be appreciated by Mbuna cichlids. |
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Gobiocichla ethelwynnae Cross River Goby Cichlid $29.99 This new West African import makes a nice addition to the community tank. The body is long and slender with black vertical barring, resembling some of Julidochromis species. Males grow larger than the females, reaching 4″ at maturity. The dorsal fins develop black and red trim. These fish inhabit moderately fast moving rivers and appreciate current in the aquarium. Diet should be varied, they are not picky eaters and will even supplement their diet by grazing on algae growing on rocks. |