Category: Cichlidae

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Flag Cichlids, peaceful South American fish, charm with festive stripes. They thrive in planted tanks, eat varied diets, and breed in pairs. Ideal for community aquariums with compatible mates.

Green Chromides are fascinating brackish water fish. Known for their adaptability and parental care, these cichlids make unique pets. Learn about their care and behavior.

Malawi Featherfin: Elegant Lake Tanganyika cichlid with feather-like fins. Peaceful, omnivorous, and captivating. Thrives in rocky habitats with compatible tank mates. Unique breeding behavior.

Golden Dwarf Cichlids: tiny, colorful South American fish. Peaceful bottom-dwellers, they thrive in planted tanks with gentle mates. Easy to care for, they add charm to any aquarium.

Pearl Cichlids: Peaceful South American fish with pearly sheen. Need 55+ gallon tanks, sandy substrate, and hiding spots. Compatible with similar-sized peaceful fish. Omnivorous and moderately easy to care for.

Malawi Eye Biter: colorful cichlid from Lake Malawi. Aggressive, needs 55+ gal tank. Feeds on small fish. Breeds in captivity. Best with other large cichlids. Requires expert care.

Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlid (*Apistogramma agassizii*) is a vibrant, bottom-dwelling fish ideal for community tanks with peaceful mates like tetras and corydoras.

The Black Calvus (*Altolamprologus calvus*) is a peaceful, carnivorous cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. It thrives in rocky tanks and pairs well with other peaceful fish.

The Threadfin Acara (Acarichthys heckelii) is a captivating species of cichlid fish that has garnered…

The Giant Cichlid, scientifically known as Boulengerochromis microlepis, is a fascinating species of fish that has…

The Yellow Convict Cichlid is a vibrant, territorial fish from Central America. Ideal tank mates include peaceful fish like Neon Tetras. They thrive in pH 6.5-8.5 and live 5-7 years.

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“Red Zebra Cichlid: Brightly colored, territorial cichlid from Lake Malawi. Thrives in 55-gallon tanks with similar African species.”

The Chocolate Cichlid is a fish that catches the eye. Its deep brown color looks…

Golden Mbuna: vibrant Lake Malawi cichlid. Aggressive, needs 55+ gal tank. Omnivore, mainly herbivorous. Lives 8 years, grows to 4″. Best with other mbuna. Mouthbrooder. Challenging for experienced aquarists.

Canary Cichlids: tiny, peaceful Amazonian fish. Yellow with black stripes, 2 inches long. Need 20-30 gallon tanks, soft water, and gentle tankmates. Ideal for planted aquariums and community setups.