Bi-Colour Cichlid 3"
BI-COLOUR CICHLID (Aulonocara stuartgranti ) 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 have ge...
Albino Dolphin 2"
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...
Red Cheek Tropheops Albino 3inch
Tropheops species such as the Red Cheeks are separated from other mbuna by their sloping forehead and small lower jaw. They feed by biting filamentous algae on rocks and twisting their bodies to separate it. The contrast between the blue males and yellow-orange females makes them a perfect choice...
Polar White Parrot XXL
The hybrid parrot cichlids are truly amazing fish to watch in your aquarium. Polar parrot cichlids have a lot of personalities combined with their compact shape and form. It makes them one of the cutest fish in the fishkeeping hobby. The Polar Parrot Cichlids, or the hybrid Parrot cichlids, a...
Flag Cichlid 2.25INCH
The Festivum Cichlid, also known as Mesonauta festivus or Flag Cichlid, is a beautiful fish popular amongst novice and experienced aquarists. With at least six color varieties to choose from, fishkeepers looking to add flare and life to their tank setups will be sure to find a Festivum Cichlid th...
Red kodango Cichlid 3.5" (Import)
RED KODANGO CICHLID Copadichromis borleyi 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 colourful ...
Red Empress Cichlid 3.5"inch
The Red Empress Protomelas taeniolatus (previously Haplochromis taeniolatus) is very dazzling in its adult male colors. It is an endemic species found only in Lake Malawi, Africa, but there are a number of color variations depending on where in the lake they originate. The females however are not...
Bi-Colour Cichlid 4" (Import)
BI-COLOUR CICHLID (Aulonocara stuartgranti ) 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 have ge...
Demon Earth Eater (Satanopera Jurupari) 5"
The Demon Earth Eater (Satanopera Jurupari) is another ultra-colurful and relatively peaceful cichlid that can be a major standout in the aquarium! The Demon Earth Eater (Satanopera Jurupari) is a very beautiful and surprisingly peaceful cichlid that is native to Brazil. It is regarded as one o...
Electric Blue Cichlid 3" (Import)
Common name: Blue Ahli, Blue Hap, Electric Blue Ahli Scientific name: Sciaenochromis Ahli, Cyrtocara Ahli, Haplochromis Ahli, Haplochromis Jacksoni Average Adult Fish Size: 17cm / 7 Inches Place of Origin: Lake Malawi Typical Tank setup: Rocky Malawi tank with plenty of open swimming space. Recom...
Jack Dempsey cichlid / Rocio octofasciata 4"
The Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata ) also known as the Powder Blue Jack Dempsey, is an almost unbelievably bright blue colour variant of its species. For a time, it was believed to possibly be a hybrid of the Jack Dempsey Cichlid and another New World cichlid species, but the current general co...
Albino Yellow Lab 1.5-2inch
The Yellow Cichlid (Neolamprologus leleupi), also known as the Orange Cichlid, is a small and very active rock-dwelling cichlid that is native to the southern shoreline areas of Lake Tanganyika in Africa. It is extremely popular in the aquarium hobby. In the wild, it spawns on rocks. Its entire b...
Yellow Sunshine Peacock Import 2.5-3"
The Yellow Peacock Cichlid ( Aulonocara Baenschi ) is captive-bred and sometimes referred to as the Benga Peacock Cichlid, New Yellow Regal Cichlid, Baensch's Peacock Cichlid or the Sunshine Peacock Cichlid. It is yellow in coloration and has the same form as the other Peacock Cichlid of the sam...
White Tail Acei 2.5"
Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus elegans Common Name: White Tail Acei Max Size: 6" pH: 7.5-8.4 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 74-82° Aggressiveness: Aggressive Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Flake food low in protein Compatibility: Mbuna - Melanochromis...
Texas Cichlid 4inch
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...
Yellow-tail Acei 2inch
The Yellowtail Acei cichlid is known only from Msuli Point and Luwala Reef. Here it inhabits the sandy/rocky shoreline where tree branches hang down into the water or have fallen in, their specialised cuspid dentition allowing them to harvest algae from submerged wood. Schools of 30-50 individual...
Albino Red Top Cichlid 2"
Albino Red Top Zebra Cichlids are one of the more peaceful mbunas, but it certainly does not mean they can be kept in peaceful community aquariums. They are aggressive and do best in large tanks with other mbuna species. They appreciate the company of their own kind, but rival males will kill eac...
Cuckoo Catfish Wild *Rare*
The Synodontis multipunctatus is one of the most attractively colored, manageably sized, and most popular fish of its genus! The Synodontis multipunctatus is a small and very popular species that is native to Africa's Lake Tanganyika. It has leopard-like spotting across its head and body as wel...
Ruby Red Peacock 3.5"-4"
Ruby Reds are a line-bred variety of Aulonocara sp. Maleri, which are normally yellow. They exhibit red scales with a blue sheen underneath. The amount of red will vary depending on dominance, diet, and mood. For brighter, more intense reds, we recommend color-enhancing flakes or extra meals of b...
Firemouth Cichlid 2.5"
Fire mouth Cichlid The Fire mouth Cichlid (Thorichthys meeki) is a long-time favourite in the freshwater aquarium hobby. Males are the most colorful sex, but females are also very colourful. Both sexes have generous throat and breast are red in colour full facial is a beautiful cichlid with a pea...
Sulphur Head Cichlid / Aulonocara maylandi 2.5" (Import)
Endemic to Lake Malawi where there exist two principal colour forms. The ‘sulphur head’ variant inhabits West Reef and Eccles Reef, close to Makanjila Point in the southeastern part of the lake, while the form often referred to by the subspecific name A. m. kandeensis is known only from Kande Is...
Maylandia greshakei / Red Top Ice Blue Zebra 2.5inch
The Pseudotropheus Ice Blue Maylandia greshakei, also known as William's Mbuna, is a pretty zebra-type cichlid from Lake Malawi, Africa. It has a very appealing coloration of an ice blue body contrasted with a bright orange top fin. It makes a great fish to add variety in a Mbuna cichlid Tank. ...
Sulphur Head Cichlid / Aulonocara maylandi 4 inch (Import)
Endemic to Lake Malawi where there exist two principal colour forms. The ‘sulphur head’ variant inhabits West Reef and Eccles Reef, close to Makanjila Point in the southeastern part of the lake, while the form often referred to by the subspecific name A. m. kandeensis is known only from Kande Is...
Mango Oscar 2.5-3 inch
The Mango Oscar is a very popular white and red-orange variant of the classic Tiger Oscar, and it shares all of the same wonderful qualities! The Mango Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus), also known as the Lemon Oscar, is a large South American cichlid species that needs little to no introduction. It...
Copper Oscar Cichlid 2.5inch
The Copper Oscar is a beautifully marked, large cichlid that is among the most popular, interactive, and beloved fish in the history of the aquarium hobby! The Copper Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus), also known as the Marble Cichlid or Velvet Cichlid, is a large South American cichlid species that...
Albino Threadfin Acara 1.75"-2"
The Albino Threadfin Acara displays striking coloration and has become a very sought-after variety that is a major standout in any aquarium! The Albino Threadfin Acara Cichlid (Acarichthys heckelii) is a favorite among many cichlid enthusiasts due to its generally peaceful disposition and vivid...
Crabro Cichlid 2inch
The Bumblebee Cichlid is endemic to Lake Malawi where it occurs in the deepwater rocky habitat at Chinyankwazi Island, Chisumulu Island, Chiyamwezi Island, Eccles Reef, Likoma Island, Maleri Island, Mbenji Island, Nkata Bay, and West Reef. Here these Mbuna live in sizeable caves together with the...
Cyphotilapia gibberosa "Cape Chaitika" 2.5"
Cyphotilapia: from the Ancient Greek κυφός (kyfós), meaning ‘a hump’, and the generic name Tilapia, itself a latinisation of the Tswana word tlhapi, meaning ‘fish’. gibberosa: derived from the Latin gibber, meaning ‘a hump’, in allusion to the hump on the head of adults. Endemic to the southern p...
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About Cichlids
Cichlids are a diverse group of fish known for their vibrant colors and unique behaviors. Among the numerous cichlid fish types, the blood red parrot cichlid stands out with its striking red hue and distinctive shape.
Convict cichlids, with their bold black stripes, are another popular type, known for their hardy nature and ease of care. African cichlids, particularly those from Lake Malawi, are celebrated for their dazzling colors and dynamic personalities.
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