Cichlids

Natural Range: Northern Amazon BasinSource: Aquarium Bred and RaisedMax Size: around 7-8"Overview:These are one of our favorites. They will all rush up to the front of the aquarium glass and follow our hands in a group in the hopes of being fed. Once they have settled in, they are ver..

Altolamprologus calvus is a cichlid endemic to the southern shoreline of Lake Tanganyika in eastern Africa. The species has an extremely laterally compressed body and a high dorsal fin. Males may grow to 5 inches, while females are normally smaller.Diet:Carnivore Temp:75-80°F PH:7.5-8.5 Har..

The Compressed Cichlid a  beautiful and graceful fish, and with a very distinctive body shape!The Compressed Cichlid Altolamprologus compressiceps is specialized for life in its natural habitat with some distinguishing features. The species name “compressiceps” is derived from its ver..

Compressiceps are best maintained as a single pair, but can be maintained in groups if in large enough aquaria. It's not particularly territorial and can make a good addition to a community of Tanganyikan species, but shouldn’t be kept alongside anything small enough to be considered food. It is not..

The Lemon Jake Peacock is a smaller variety of Aulonocara Jacobfreibergi Peacock cichlids have a life span of about 6 to 10 years with proper care.These cichlids make a great choice for the beginner cichlid keeper and are appealing to the advanced aquarist as well. They are easy to care for, easy to..

Strawberry Peacock CichlidAulonocara, or the Peacock Cichlid, is a rock dwelling cichlid from Lake Malawi. There are many different varieties of aulonocara. The strawberry peacock cichlid is absolutely stunning. These fish are a bright reddish-pink and some even have some interesting dots ..

The Albino Dolphin Cichlid, also known as the Albino Cyrtocara Moorii, is a popular and visually striking freshwater fish. It is a variant of the Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara moorii), which is native to Lake Malawi in Africa.The Albino Blue Dolphin Cichlid displays a beautiful combination o..

Afra Cobue Cichlids are found in deep to intermediate rocky regions, and open waters of Lake Malawi, Africa. This cichlid is generally easy to care for as long as its housing and dietary needs are met. This fish is actually best kept in a small group and a 200 litre tank or larger is necessary ..

Cynotilapia sp. Jalo Reef come from Mbenji Island and Jalo Reef. They spend their time swimming around the rocky piles on the reef, with males guarding territories in the rocks. These fish are excellent diggers and will rearrange your substrate. It is recommended that any rocky piles in the ..