Cichlids

The Electric Blue Ram Cichlid (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi “Electric Blue”) is a very beautiful, tank-raised variant of its species. This particular variant is known for the incredible neon blue coloration that covers almost its entire body in both males and females. Rams and other dwarf cichlids a..

The Chewere Cichlid comes from Chewere Reef in Lake Malawi, Africa. The Elongatus Chewere is an attractive Mbuna with both sexes being rather similar to each other in appearance, both have blue and black colouring but the male will have much more intense colours than the female. Males of this..

The Elongatus mpanga is an attractive Mbuna with both sexes being rather similar to each other in appearance, both have blue and black colouring but the male will have much more intense colours than the female. Males of this species also have a more noticeable yellow hue to the tail fin. Bei..

The Frontosa unlike other cichlid fish which like living in covers and rocks, the frontosa prefers to live in a big colonies along the sandy coasts of the lake.The Frontosa Cichlid has a high and elongated body, flat on both sides. In a tank the Frontosa Cichlid max size can be up to 30 cm, ..

Geophagus sveni are a large earth-eating cichlid from Brazil. Their bright blue and red stripes and long, filamentous fin extensions make them one of the prettiest species. A sandy substrate is necessary for all Geophagus due to their earth-eating habits.Like other Geophagus species, ..

The Blue Balloon Ram is a selectively bred variant of the German Blue Ram. Which is a colour variant of the original wild Ram. The Blue Balloon Ram is a selectively bred variant that focuses on altering the body of the Ram to be taller, shorter and more stout the otherwise more stream lined standard..

Origin and DistributionLike many other Cichlid Species, the German Blue Ram or Ram Cichlid is native to South America. This species is found in the Orinoco River basin in both Venezuela and Colombia. It has been bred successfully in captivity for many years, protecting wild populations.Colours and M..

Green Terror Cichlid: A Bold and Stunning Aquarium ChoiceThe Green Terror Cichlid (Andinoacara rivulatus) is a vibrant and eye-catching fish, known for its metallic green and blue tones. Native to South America, this cichlid is popular among aquarists for its dynamic personality and striking appeara..

Just like its relative Julidochromis marlieri, Julidochromis ornatus is an omnivore. In the wild they mainly feed on insect larvae and small invertebrae that live in the aufwuchs. They comb the algae in search of those small insects, also ingesting small algae particles. A varied diet of mysis, arte..

Chilumba Red Trewavasae Cichlid (Labeotropheus trewavasae) – A Bold and Colourful MbunaThe Chilumba Red Trewavasae Cichlid (Labeotropheus trewavasae) is a stunning Mbuna species known for its deep red colouration and blunt nose. Found in Lake Malawi’s rocky habitats, this herbivorous cichl..

Labeotropheus are easily distinguished from other mbuna genera by their curved, hanging snout. This special adaptation allows them to graze on rocks on an almost parallel plane, letting them feed on rocks that other fish may not be able to reach. The Thumbi West OB (L. trewavasae) males are typ..