convict cichlid

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Amatitlania_nigrofasciata
gptkbp:average_temperature 75 to 82 ° F
gptkbp:behavior territorial
can exhibit parental aggression
gptkbp:breeding_season biparental care
year-round in captivity
form strong bonds during breeding.
gptkbp:care_instructions parents guard fry
gptkbp:character_traits curious and interactive
gptkbp:color black and white stripes
can change color based on mood
males become more colorful during breeding
albino variant
can darken when stressed
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:convict_cichlid
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in fishkeeping culture
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard water
gptkbp:distribution widely distributed in aquariums
gptkbp:egg_color lay eggs on flat surfaces
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2 to 3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity regular water changes required
minimum 30 gallons
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Amatitlania
gptkbp:growth_rate fast growth rate
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label convict cichlid
gptkbp:level 6.5 to 7.5
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 10 years
gptkbp:mating_system form pairs during breeding
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:nesting substrate spawner
gptkbp:origin Lake Nicaragua and Costa Rica
gptkbp:personality_trait aggressive
gptkbp:predators larger fish and birds
gptkbp:related_species other cichlids
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and breeding
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Amatitlania_nigrofasciata
gptkbp:size up to 4 inches
gptkbp:social_structure can form small groups
gptkbp:tank_mates can be aggressive with smaller fish
gptkbp:traded_on popular aquarium fish
requires hiding spots
not suitable for community tanks