How Do You Breed Convict Cichlid Fish?
This kind of fish is also known as Zebra Cichlids to aquarium enthusiasts. Convict Cichlids have eight to nine black vertical bars on their blue-grey bodies hence the name “convict.” Breeding Convict Cichlids is not as hard as taking care of other species of tropical fish. This is because the adult Convict Cichlids are quite attentive parents and as such will require very minimal human supervision or intervention. • Set up the breeding tank. Setting up your tank system in preparation for breeding Convict Cichlids is the first step. Get a tank that can hold up to 25 gallons of water. Fill up the tank with at least 20 gallons of water. Put in aquatic plants for hiding places of the fish. Get a good filter and water heater. • Choose healthy Convict Cichlids. Buy only from reputable pet stores that uphold strict sanitation standards. This way, you are assured that the animals they sell are at their healthiest state possible. When choosing your Convict Cichlids, get those that are alert, ha
