Tanganyikan

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...

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...

Lamprologus ocellatus "Gold" are shell-dwellers that use round snail shells as breeding locations, sometimes burying the shell in sand to conceal it. In the wild, they occupy shells of snails that have been eaten by Synodontis multipunctatus. Males do grow slightly larger than females, but at a y...

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...

If you keep Julidochromis species (Julies), you probably have a considerable amount of rock work in your tank. Here’s the scenario. You started off with a small group of sub-adults or juveniles, maybe five or so. Julidochromis ornatus is a Tanganyikan cichlid that reaches 3" in length, making it ...

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...

Scientific name: Chalinochromis brichardi Common name: Brichard’s chalinochromis Family: Cichlidae Usual size in fish tanks: 10 - 12 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inch) Recommended pH range for the species: 8 - 8.9 Recommended temperature: 24 - 27 °C (75.2 - 80.6°F) The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning W...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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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...