The convict cichlid is a fish species from the family Cichlidae, native to Central America, also known as the zebra cichlid. Convict cichlids are popular aquarium fish and have also been the subject of numerous studies on fish behaviour.
lifespan is roughly 8 to 10 years
4-5 inches when fully grown.
recommended minimum tank size for convict cichlids is 30 gallons.