1. Yes, "convict" is a common name originally referred to one species, Amatitlania nigrofasciata, in the old days. Today, many more CAs are available in the hobby and all dwarf CAs are commonly referred to as convict cichlid by aquarists, collectors and scientists. Technically, all CAs originated from a single lineage an
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1. Yes, "convict" is a common name originally referred to one species, Amatitlania nigrofasciata. Today, many more CAs are available in the hobby and dwarf CAs are commonly called convict cichlid by aquarists, collectors and scientists. Technically, all CAs originated from a single lineage and can cross breed. Amatitlania nigrofasciata has been known to cross breed with just about every CA available in the hobby, so it is not far fetched to call all dwarf CAs "convict" and that there is "convict" in every CA tributary. No one would call dwarf SAs "convict" as they originated from different and multiple lineages, and rarely can SAs cross breed with CAs. One exception is a SA from Uruquay , Australheros Red Ceibal, that has been known to cross breed with "convict" apparently and surprisingly sharing a common lineage thousands mile apart. I have kept and bred Red Ceibal long time ago and they look and behave like "convict"
3. I agree that aggression in the animal world may be more correctly described as territorial. In the mammal world, predators are typically territorial as lion would kill other big cat, hyena and wild dog, not for food but to eliminate competition. Herbivorous mammal, on the other hand, are typically not territorial except during mating season. In the fish world, the opposite may be true as herbivores are typically more territorial than predators as in the case of Mbuna and Tropheus. Since given the opportunity all fish will eat fish fry, invertebrates, and animal plankton, so there are no exclusive herbivores in fish. Predators in fish should therefore be narrowly described for and limited to piscivorous. If aggressive = territorial, and predatorial = piscivorous, then predatorial behavior in fish does not necessarily equal to aggressive behavior as in the case of wimpy Oscar and Frontosa.
3. I agree that aggression in the animal world may be more correctly described as territorial. In the mammal world, predators are typically territorial as lion would kill other big cat, hyena and wild dog, not for food but to eliminate competition. Herbivorous mammal, on the other hand, are typically not territorial except during mating season. In the fish world, the opposite may be true as herbivores are typically more territorial than predators as in the case of Mbuna and Tropheus. Since given the opportunity all fish will eat fish fry, invertebrates, and animal plankton, so there are no exclusive herbivores in fish. Predators in fish should therefore be narrowly described for and limited to piscivorous. If aggressive = territorial, and predatorial = piscivorous, then predatorial behavior in fish does not necessarily equal to aggressive behavior as in the case of wimpy Oscar and Frontosa.
What "scientists" refer to all "dwarf central american cichlids" as convicts? Which "dwarf central Americans" specifically, by binomial nomenclature, are referred to as convicts?
Don't talk to me about "technically" like you're telling me these things for the first time. This conversation is beneath me, and I will not entertain this any longer.
My Jurus are extremely peaceful around all types of fish. Except each other. Had typical pecking order issues and had to split them up.
I got blue acaras for a community tank. Nice fish. Until they exhibited breeding behavior. Then they started tearing the other fish apart.
Removed one. Remaining still a bit aggressive but has calmed down. It's only aggression is against the only other cichlid in the tank. A Jurupari.
The blues like to defend territory a bit.
Removed one. Remaining still a bit aggressive but has calmed down. It's only aggression is against the only other cichlid in the tank. A Jurupari.
The blues like to defend territory a bit.
Blue acara is not territorial if you don’t allow them to pair up by segregating sex in captivity. BAC is more aggressive than Jurupari, but less than green terror acara.
Hi,in the aspect of European aquaristics, it is the most peaceful fish for me Cleithracara maronii .
I consider acaras as 'conditionally peaceful'. If conditions are a certain way they are peaceful. Most of the ones I've had were fiesty. I only had one that was kind of a goofball. But generally they won't take on more than they can handle. So I would say they're fiery but know their lane.
Rainbow cichlids are considered to be on the milder end for Centrals. I would say yes and no. They don't fight for fucs sake like Convicts, but they can get nasty if the mood hits. I had one that intimidated a large syno Catfish by popping it on the head relentlessly. The fish eventually worked it out.
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Mine is territorial. Guards the plant area. Although not as vigorously now that his mate has been removed.
I agree. But when I had a pair. When their heads turned brown. They teared into my juru and the silver dollars. I think one more day and I would have dead fish. Immediate removal of one basically solved it.
