SAS Member Spawning Report

Convict Cichlid

Archocentrus nigrofasciatus

A.K.A. "Cichlasoma" nigrofasciatus

General Information

Name:

Chris Potts

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

2007-02-03

Common Name:

Convict Cichlid

Scientific Name:

Archocentrus nigrofasciatum

Aquarium Conditions

pH:

7

General Hardness (ppm):

Temp.:

85

Nitrate (ppm):

Tank Size (inches LxWxH):

24x12x16=20 Gallons

Water Source:

Tap Water

Changes:

How Often -

How Much -

Filtration System(s):

Hang on Back

Additives:

Tank Décor

Plants:

None

Substrate:

Sand

Structures:

Rocks

Lighting

Fluorescent:

1 - 30 watt

Reproduction

Reproduction Method:

Egg Layer

Approx. # of Eggs:

40

Location of Eggs:

Under hang of cave

Parental Care:

Male and Female

Date of Hatch or Birth (yyyy-mm-dd):

2006-10-21

Date Free Swimming:

2006-10-24

Food

Food Fed to Parents and How Often:

Flake every night

Food Fed to Fry and How Often:

Flake ground by parents.

Comments

Breed like guppies.