Tanganyikan
Neolamprologus cylindricus
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...
Hump Head Cichlid 2"
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. Males reach 10.5cm, females being smaller. Add a sand substrate, some rocks for cover, more or less depending on which other fishes are going in the tank, and a patch of empty Neothauma tanganyicense or other suitable shells, such as those from escargot ...
Masked Brichardi 1.5inch
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...
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...
WA Red Melano
A ultra color enhancing feed for flowerhorn, Parrot, Oscar and similar color demanding fishes.
Yellow Leleupi 1.5inch
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...
Brichardi Cichlid 1.25-1.5 inch
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...
Altolamprologus compressiceps firefin 3"
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 ...
Helianthus Cichlid 1.75"
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...
Black Calvus 2.5inch
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 ...
Altolamprologus Compressiceps Kabogo 2inch
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, ...
Blue Neon Herring Cichlid 1.25inch
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 and upper levels of the water column of the aquarium. It congregates in shoals and is very peace...
Albino Brichardi / Neolamprologus brichardi 1"
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...
Tropheus kachese 5inch
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...
Daffodil Cichlid
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 ...
Brevis Shell Dweller 0.5"
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...
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