Cichlids

Julidochromis marksmithi used to be known and exported as Julidochromis regani "Kipili", J. ornatus "Kipili", or simply J. sp. "Kipili". In 2014, scientists formally described the fish as a separate species, making it the newest species of Julidochromis a..

KING KONG ORANGE Parrot Cichlid: A Unique and Vibrant AdditionThe Blood Parrot Cichlid is a striking and popular hybrid freshwater fish. Recognized for its vivid orange-red colour and heart-shaped body, this unique cichlid adds bold personality and charm to any aquarium. Its peaceful nature and adap..

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..

A species that has yet to be described, Labidochromis sp. "blue bar", can be found around Namalenje Island in southwestern Lake Malawi. This species is another Labidochromis that just hasn't been imported often and does not have the notoriety of the hobby favorite Labidochromis caeruleus.If we make ..

Hongi are striking fish with there purple/blue bodies, black baring with a red crest, These fish are very popular among hobby keepers and are always in high demand.  Both males and females of the Hongi show great  colouration with the males producing more red.Species – Labidochromis Hongi ..

Lamprologus meleagris are shell-dwellers that use round snail shells as breeding locations, sometimes burying the shell in sand to conceal it. In the wild, they occupy shells of snails that have been eaten by Synodontis multipunctatus. Males do grow slightly larger than females, but at a y..

Lethrinops species are typically more docile than most Haps and are best kept with other docile fish. When in the right conditions, they are an amazing green color with accents of blue, orange, gold, and a red forehead. When stressed, they tend to lose their green, though they do retain a lot o..

Maylandia estherae (the Red Zebra mbuna, Red Zebra Cichlid , or Esther Grant's Zebra) is a haplochromine cichlid. It is a rock dwelling fish or mbuna from Lake Malawi. This fish, like most cichlids from Lake Malawi, is a mouthbrooder - females hold t..

Maylandia estherae (the Red Zebra mbuna, Red Zebra Cichlid , or Esther Grant's Zebra) is a haplochromine cichlid. It is a rock dwelling fish or mbuna from Lake Malawi. This fish, like most cichlids from Lake Malawi, is a mouthbrooder - females hold t..

Males have yellow/gold color bodies with navy blue stripes. The lower part of their head is navy blue and there are navy blue stripes across the upper portion of their yellow/gold head. Their dorsal fin is yellow/gold. Lower fins and part of their belly is navy blue. Females are grey/gold with eithe..