Archocentrus nigrofasciatus (Cichlid-Bagnard)
Description
He has a compressed and trapping body. It is blue with 9 vertical black bands.
Archocentrus Nigrofasciatus fish is a freshwater fish native to Central America. It is also known as the Convict or Cichlid Convict. It is a relatively small fish, measuring an average of 7.5 cm long for males and 6.5 cm for females. It has an elongated body and compressed laterally, with a wide head and a protractile mouth. Its color is mainly gray with large black and white strips on the body, which has earned it its name of Convict-Fish fish.
Nigrofasciatus archocentrus fish is a very sociable fish and can live in community with other peaceful fish in an aquarium. It is also very easy to maintain and can adapt to a variety of living conditions in the aquarium. He needs a medium -sized aquarium with a sandy substrate and living plants to hide and reproduce. Nigrofasciatus archocentrus fish needs a lot of oxygen, so it is important to maintain a good level of water oxygenation in the aquarium.
Nigrofasciatus archocentrus fish is an omnivorous fish and feeds mainly on small crustaceans and algae in its natural habitat. In the aquarium, it can be nourished with pellets for freshwater fish, lively or frozen foods and cooked vegetables. It is important to give it a balanced diet to maintain your health and well-being.
Nigrofasciatus archocentrus fish is a very reproductive fish and can reproduce in an aquarium. Reproduction generally occurs when fish reach adulthood, generally at the age of 6 months. The female lays her eggs in a nest dug in the sandy substrate of the aquarium, and the male fertilizes the eggs. Eggs generally hatch in 3-4 days and fry are fed by parents until they are large enough to eat alone.
In conclusion, the Nigrofasciatus Archocentrus fish is a freshwater fish easy to maintain and pleasant to look at. It is adapted to community life in an aquarium and can reproduce easily.
Origin
- FamilyCichlidae
- Origincentral America
Characteristics
- Adult size15 cm
- BehaviourAggressive
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature20 - 30 °C
- pH6 - 7.2
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)100 L
Dimorphism
The female is smaller.
Reproduction
Very easy in very propex, parents take care of their young people, they can kill smaller species than him to defend them. This is why it is necessary to keep them in a specific tank.
