Cichlids

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...

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...

The Severum is a popular large Cichlid with a quiet, peaceful disposition. Both sexes at first are very similar in appearance, mature males gradually developing scribbled markings over the head. They prefer vegetable based/green foods and enjoy treats such as lettuce leaves. The gold form is an a...

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...

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...

The Red Oscar is a well-known, mostly red-orange (rather than marbled) variant of the wild coloration form of its species!   The Red Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus), also known as the Marble Cichlid or Velvet Cichlid, is a large South American cichlid species that needs little to no introduction. It...

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...

The Venustus Nimbochromis venustus (previously Haplochromis venustus) is a popular aquarium cichlid. This is a big fish that can grow close to 10 inches in the aquarium. The impressive size along with its interesting behaviour and handsome colour pattern make it a favourite among cichlid lovers. ...

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...

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 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...

The Albino Tiger 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 Cichlid, is a large South American cichlid species that ...

The Yellow  Parrot Cichlid. Due to its size and later breeding age, it is not bred as commonly and frequently as many other New World cichlid species. It is, however, a very majestic and rewarding species that is long-lived and worthy of centrepiece display in the large aquarium. The Yellow Parro...