Cichlids

Common Name: Mini Bolbitis, Bolbitis Heteroclita Difformis Mini Bolbitis is a small leaf variant of Bolbitis Heudelotii. It’s a slow growing fern that can be grown submerged or emsersed. Like Java Ferns, Anubias and Buce, the rhizomes can be attached directly onto wood or rock. Larger plants can ...

OB Compressiceps (Dimidiochromis compressiceps) Max Size: 10″ Diet: omnivore Average Purchase Size: juvenile approximately 2”, adult approximately 4”+ We can not guarantee males in our juvenile Cichlids. Photo is not an actual photograph of the item you will be receiving, it is just a representa...

Type locality is the town of Kinyamkolo, now known as Mpulungu, located in Zambia at the southern tip of Lake Tanganyika. The species is endemic to the lake but quite widely-distributed with other localities including Katoto, Kabemba, Cape Chaitika, Cape Nangu, Nkamba Bay, Lufubu, Kasenga, Kiku, ...

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...

The Red Striped Eartheater Cichlid grows to an impressive size with outstanding coloration, yet is a fairly peaceful, social cichlid!   The Red Striped Eartheater Cichlid (Geophagus surinamensis) is a very beautiful and surprisingly peaceful cichlid that is native to Suriname. It is regarded as o...

RED PEACOCK CICHLID (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 colou...

A fish with real character which needs a large aquarium to remain in good health. Males have more pronounced cheek markings. The Green Severum is a peaceful species, suitable for communities of non-aggressive medium-large sized fish. In the wild, the gentle Green Severum can be found in slow-movi...

The Malabar danio (Devario malabaricus) is a very active, colourful species that is native to India, Nepal, and Indochina. At an adult size of around 3 inches (7 - 8 cm), this peaceful schooling fish is an excellent addition to the well-decorated community aquarium and a true giant species for a ...

Photo show is only for representation and actual fish may vary   The 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 Albino Tiger Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus), also known as the Marble Cichlid or Velvet Cich...

  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...

Helianthus Cichlid A  somewhat aggressive, territorial fish best maintained in a species tank. However, in large tanks it can be kept with other small to medium-sized Tanganyikan cichlids that occupy different areas within the tank such as Cyprichromis sp. Other rockdwellers such as Julidochromis...

The Fire Eel is a very popular and beautifully marked large species that is a fascinating fish for the large predator aquarium!   The Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) is a large freshwater species that is native to many countries in Southeast Asia and is one of the most popular member...

This striking dwarf cichlid is an incredible color morph of the Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides) and is certain to be the centerpiece of any aquarium! The Apistogramma cacutoides "Double Red" Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides) is one of the most beautifully colored and mos...

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 ...

The Uaru Cichlid is a unique and uncommon cichlid with a peaceful disposition!   The Uaru Cichlid (Uaru amphiacanthoides), also known as the Triangle Cichlid and "Poor Man's Discus" is not commonly seen in the hobby as much as many other South American cichlids. This cichlid displays a brown "mot...

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 same...

The Mpanga Cichlid comes from Mpanga Rocks in Lake Malawi, Africa. The Elongatus mpanga is an attractive Mbuna with both sexes being rather similar to each other in appearance, both have blue and black colouring but the male will have much more intense colours than the female. Males of this spe...

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 ...

With distinctive golden coloration and a much smaller adult size than other peacock bass of the genus Cichla, the Kelberi is among the most popular of these large predatory cichlids in the aquarium hobby. Originating from the rivers of Southeastern Brazil (including the Tocantins), these fish are...

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...

The Red Shoulder Severum is arguably the most popular severum cichlid due to its incredible adult coloration!   The Red Shoulder Severum (Heros cf. efasciatus, formerly H. severus), also known as the Rotkeil or Red Neck Severum, is a very popular mid-sized cichlid that has been kept and bred in t...

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...