Convict cichlid

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cichlids
gptkbp:age reaches sexual maturity quickly
gptkbp:average_temperature 75 to 82 ° F
gptkbp:behavior territorial
can be kept in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season mouthbrooder
provide hiding spots
builds nests in substrate
high breeding success in captivity
gptkbp:care_instructions parents protect fry
small fry after hatching
gptkbp:character_traits can be aggressive during breeding
gptkbp:color black and white stripes
can change color based on mood
albino variant
can exhibit stress coloration
distinctive black stripes
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Zebra_cichlid
gptkbp:community not ideal for community tanks
gptkbp:cuisine accepts various types of fish food
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty 5 to 20 d GH
gptkbp:distribution Nicaragua to Honduras
gptkbp:egg_color up to 200 eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2 to 3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity requires regular maintenance
separate breeding tank recommended
minimum 30 gallons
requires rocks and caves
gptkbp:habitat 6 months
freshwater
lakes and rivers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Convict cichlid
gptkbp:level 6.5 to 8.0
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 10 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:origin originated in Central America
gptkbp:parent both parents care for young
gptkbp:personality_trait aggressive
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Amatitlania_nigrofasciata
gptkbp:size up to 4 inches
gptkbp:social_structure can form pairs or groups
gptkbp:species gptkb:Cichlids
gptkbp:status widely studied in aquaculture.
gptkbp:tactics high during breeding season
gptkbp:tank_mates avoid small fish
gptkbp:traded_on popular species
can be aggressive with other species
requires ample swimming space
gptkbp:type_of requires good filtration
gptkbp:type_of_care easy to moderate
gptkbp:water_resistance regular water changes needed