Cichlids

Tropheus are very popular in the aquarium among hobbyists. How to best keep these fishes causes much debate among hobbyists. Their highly aggressive conspecific behavior and their tendency to catch “bloat” make them a real challenge. All Tropheus species are algae browsers in the wild and therefore ..

A colony of 12 or more of these cichlids can make an amazing display. They are very active and their personalities are a definite plus. They have individual behaviors from curiously lining up to watch the goings on in the room to ‘dolphin-like’ dancing antics when eating. Feeding time can be..

Hemichromis exsul, known as the Turkana Jewel Cichlid, is a brilliant pink fish with jet-black fins and blue iridescence in the dorsal fin. They are considered a dwarf cichlid species because they rarely grow past 3.5" in length. They are great for small tanks (20 Long or greater) and can be kept wi..