Tanganyikan

The Similis Shelldweller is known from the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, where it is found in large colonies living in empty shells on sand beds in the shallows. In the wild, a colony of females is served by a single male. His colony will be made up of several small empty Neothauma tanganyice...

Altolamprologus compressiceps are natural predators and should not be kept with tiny fish. Their unique head shape makes them very popular among aquarists, and very adapted for hunting prey in small crevices between rocks.  Scientific Name: Altolamprologus compressiceps Common Name: Fire Fin Max ...

Tropheus are obligate herbivores, and even small amounts of protein can induce bloating conditions. They form social hierarchies and should be kept in large groups. Scientific Name: Tropheus sp. Bulu Point Common Name: Cherry Spot  Max Size: 6" pH: 7.5-8.6 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 70-82° Aggre...

Tropheus are obligate herbivores, and even small amounts of protein can induce bloating conditions. They form social hierarchies and should be kept in large groups. Scientific Name: Tropheus sp. Common Name: Moliro Firecracker Max Size: 6" pH: 7.5-8.6 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 70-82° Aggressive...

Lepidiolamprologus hecqui are shell-dwelling cichlids from Tanganyika. They get along well with Altolamprologus, Julidochromis, and other Neolamprologus, though they can be aggressive so plenty of space should be awarded to them.    These fish are sold in packs of 5 or more due to their social na...

The name Kiriza refers to a small village in the Congo. The village of Kiriza is located on the Ubwari Peninsula, which is on the northwest coast of Lake Tanganyika. The adult male grows to approximately 4.5 inches with the female being slightly smaller. The body is basically black with a ½ inch ...

Common Name - Red Kachese Scientific Name - Tropheus sp. Red Kachese Beautiful Red the Red Kachese is one of the most desired tropheus species . Like other tropheus the Red Kachese must be kept in large groups in the tank in order to disperse its natural aggressions. The Red Kachese is endemic sp...

Telmatochromis vittatus are a torpedo-shaped shell-dwelling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. They have tan-colored bodies with a brown stripe extending from the nose, through the eye, and continuing horizontally to the caudal fin. Their round faces and large eyes make for a peaceful looking fish whe...

Common names: Sunspot, Sunset, Mpulungu, Pineapple.   Currently there are six Tropheus species that are scientifically described, including the Blunthead Cichlid - Tropheus moorii, Blue-Eyed Tropheus - Tropheus brichardi, White Spotted Cichlid - Tropheus duboisi, Tropheus annectens, Tropheus kasa...