Honduran Red Point

Remarks: Honduran Red Points are a close cousin of the popular Convict Cichlid. They have bright red-orange fins and the familiar body pattern of Convicts - blue-green with dark bars or spots, depending on mood. They remain small for a Central American cichlid and can easily be kept as a pair in a 30 gallon aquarium. Like Convicts, they produce many offspring and provide excellent care for them. However, they are considered less aggressive than Convicts, which allows for more flexibility with tankmates.

Scientific Name: Amatitlania sp.

Common Name: Honduran Red Point

Max Size: 5"

pH: 6.0-8.0

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 70-82°

Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive

Region of Origin: Central America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Alone, in pairs, or with similarly sized Central or South American cichlids

Tank Mate Options:

• Marble Convict Cichlid
• Firemouth Cichlid
• Nicaraguan Cichlid