Tanganyikan

One of the most popular of the shell-dwelling species of small cichlids found in Africa’s Lake Tanganyika, the Multi Shell Dweller makes for a unique display fish due to their vivid pattern and bold, fascinating behavior. In the wild, these dwarf cichlids inhabit dense fields of empty snail shell...

The Cylinder Cichlid Neolamprologus cylindricus is a handsome, hardy fish from the south eastern part of Lake Tanganyika, Africa. It is a more recently described cichlid species that is similar in shape and behaviour to its close relative, the well known Lemon Cichlid Neolamprologus leleupi. It i...

The Fairy Cichlid Neolamprologus brichardi (previously Lamprologus brichardi) was one of the first African cichlids imported for the aquarium hobby. This is a hardy cichlid with an enchanting, wispy appearance. Its light creamy body is adorned with a lyre shaped tail and fins tipped in white with...

This small cichlid is vibrantly colorful and extremely active, even as a young juvenile!   The Lemon 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...

Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons (38 Litres)Care Level: EasyWater Conditions: 7.5-9.0 pH and Hard to Very HardTemperature: 73-81 °F (23-27 °C)Maximum Size: 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) The Neolamprologus brevis is a small, shell dwelling cichlid. It is found only in the waters of Lake Tanganyika in Africa, a...

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 ...

This species, also known as The Lyretail Cichlid, Fairy Cichlid, and Lamprologus/Neolamprologus brichardi, is one of the most beautiful and popular Tanganyikan cichlids in the aquarium hobby! This is the Albino Version of it.   The Brichard's Lyretail Fairy Cichlid (Neolamprologus brichardi), als...

Lamprologus ornatipinnis is a small shell-dwelling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. They have long, slender bodies adorned with pearly scales and lovely white spots on the fins. They often scoot around the substrate, balancing on their round pelvic fins as some sort of foot.  These fish are very soc...

PHOTOS ARE OF ADULT FISH FOR PHOTOS OF ACTUAL STOCK, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE   The Blue Neon Herring Cichlid (Paracyprichromis nigripinnis) is a shoaling cichlid that is native to deep water areas of Lake Tanganyika in Africa. This species inhabits open water areas in the middle...

The Daffodil Cichlid Neolamprologus pulcher (previously Lamprologus pulcher) is an ideal cichlid or for any aquarist to keep. It is a hardy African cichlid with an elegant, graceful appearance. The light tan body is is adorned with a lyre shaped tail and blue tipped fins extending into with long ...

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...

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...

The Red Phoenix tropheus moorii, or Red Bishop Moorii, begins to show color at one inch and is a solid bright red moorii with the same distinct face and body profile of the tropheus family. Like other tropheus the red phoenix moorii  prefers to school in groups of six or more but will adapt to ju...

Remarks: 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: Gold...

This shell-dwelling cichlid is a beautifully marked nano species that is easy to keep and breed in large colonies!   The Red Fin Shell Dweller (Lamprologus caudopunctatus) is a very small shell-dwelling cichlid that is native to the deep shoreline areas of Lake Tanganyika in Africa. It has become...