Cichlids

Sicyopterus griseus (Clown Freshwater Goby) Diet: Sicyopterus griseus is primarily herbivorous, feeding on algae, detritus, and small aquatic invertebrates found in freshwater streams and rivers. Their diet is characterized by grazing on biofilms and algae growing on rocks and submerged surfaces....

The Green Terror Cichlid (Andinoacara rivulatus) is a long time favourite in the freshwater aquarium hobby. Native to Peru and Ecuador, this species is extremely colourful, especially as it approaches adulthood. Males are the most colourful sex, but females are also very colourful. Both sexes hav...

Aristochromis christyi    The Malawi Hawk Cichlid (Aristochromis christyi) is a unique predator in Lake Malawi. Growing to around twelve inches in length, this uncommon species is among the largest cichlids in this ecosystem and is highly adapted for preying upon the many smaller mbuna and utaka ...

We are now offering LOCALLY BRED juveniles of this spectacular cichlid. These fish are bred by an expert breeder and delivered directly to our facility, which eliminates the otherwise much more stressful and extensive inbound shipment. This is particularly beneficial with this species, which can ...

The Masked Julie is known from the north-western shore of Lake Tanganyika, where it is found in the shallow, sediment-rich rocky habitat. Here, their territories tend to be centred around cracks or fissures in the rocks and rubble. The natural diet consists primarily of small crustaceans, insect ...

  The Frontosa Cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa) is a deep water Tanganyikan species that grows to a larger size than most other cichlids that inhabit the massive rift lake. It inhabits dim, deep, still waters in the lake and prefers these same conditions in the aquarium. While most frontosas are m...

Thick Bar Chitimba (Petrotilapia sp.) are a large species of mbuna that live only in Chitimba Bay in the northwest side of Lake Malawi. Their habitat includes large sandstone slabs that are covered in sand, which they sift through to find food. Males guard large territories over a slab, and femal...

The Albino Blue Dolphin Cichlid is an albino form of the popular Blue Dolphin Cichlid that comes from the Lake Malawi rift lake and near by waterways of eastern Africa. They received their common name due to the nuchal hump on their forehead and the bill-like shape of their mouth, that combined g...

Chindongo saulosi was previously classified as Pseudotropheus saulosi. These fish start as yellow-gold fish, but males change to an electric blue with black stripes. They were once endangered in the lake, but a dedicated group of exporters, scientists, and importers helped reintroduce them to the...

Blue Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara nyassae) is the most classic Malawi cichlid species. This communal cichlid grows to a larger size than most other cichlids that inhabit the massive rift lake, where it is widespread in the northern region. It inhabits very dim, deep, still waters in the lake and p...

Honduran Red Points are a close cousin of the popular Convict Cichlid. They have bright red-orange fins and the familiar body pattern of Convicts - blue-green with dark bars or spots, depending on mood. They remain small for a Central American cichlid and can easily be kept as a pair in a 30 gall...

The Green Terror Cichlid (Andinoacara rivulatus) is a long time favourite in the freshwater aquarium hobby. Native to Peru and Ecuador, this species is extremely colourful, especially as it approaches adulthood. Males are the most colourful sex, but females are also very colourful. Both sexes hav...

The Red Spotted Severum Cichlid (Heros severus) is a very popular mid-sized cichlid that has been kept and bred in the aquarium hobby for generations. It is a red and orange variation of the wild form Green Severum, also known as the Banded Cichlid. This relatively mild-mannered cichlid is widesp...

Green Texas Cichlids (Herichthys carpintis) are found in northern Mexico. They are very similar to H. cyanoguttatus, though their spots are larger and more like blotches. They are also slightly less aggressive than H. cyanoguttatus, but still capable of owning a tank.  Scientific Name: Herichthys...

Cyprichromis leptosoma are a mild-mannered cichlid from Lake Tanganyika that exhibit shoaling behaviors higher in the water column. This makes them excellent tankmates for shell- or cave-dwelling cichlids, which rarely venture higher into open water. They act as a relaxing agent for other species...

An intriguing variety of peacock cichlid, growing to approximately 5 inches, they are valued for their albinism including red eyes and red tinged bodies. As with other peacock cichlids they benefit from a rocky, sandy set-up around which they can socialise, challenge for territory and engage in b...

Eureka Red Peacock (Aulonocara jacobfreibergi) is a species of haplochromine cichlid fish endemic  is a long time favourite in the freshwater aquarium hobby. Native to Lake Malawi in East Africa, this species is extremely colourful, especially as it approaches adulthood. Males are the most colour...

Strictly speaking, decor isn’t necessary for a tank containing an adult, provided the lighting is fairly dim. You can however add some large chunks of bogwood, beech branches or smooth rocks if you wish. Ensure that any such furnishings are too heavy to be moved around or secured to the tank in s...

You will find the Red devil cichlid in the genus Amphilophus in the family Cichlidae. The scientific name for this species is Amphilophus citrinellus. The Red devil cichlid is also known as the Lemon cichlid and the Midas cichlid. Simplifying the name Red devil cichlid down to just “Red devil” ca...

The Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara moorii) is a deep water Tanganyikan species that grows to a larger size than most other cichlids that inhabit the massive rift lake. It inhabits dim, deep, still waters in the lake and prefers these same conditions in the aquarium. While most Blue Dolphin  are ...