Traditional convict cichlids have black and white stripes across their bodies. Yellow and black striped varieties also exist in the aquarium trade. The typical convict cichlid size depends on the sex.

Aquarium care. Provide your Blood Parrot Cichlid with a large tank. An aquarium around 60-70 gallons, or a tank that's at least 6ft x 2ft x 2ft, gives them plenty of space to swim.