The Christmas Fulu cichlid is a fish native to Victoria Lake and Lake Kanyabooli of Africa, and its name derives from the green and red colorings of most males of the species. While this fish is easily found from breeders, it is considered highly endangered in the wild. When it...
If you want a truly fascinating and colorful addition to your freshwater aquarium, consider Blue Cichlids. They are so peaceful and delightful to watch- plus, you have many different species to choose from. Blue Cichlids originate from the warm, freshwater lakes of East Africa, and in captivity, some may live...
If you want to add some color to your home aquarium, you can’t go wrong with African Cichlids. Though the species are as varied as they are numerous, there are many types of Cichlids that will bring a pop of bold, bright yellow to the tank- add a splash of...
If you have a freshwater tank at home or in your office, consider introducing the five most popular dimorphic mbuna cichlids to the habitat. These fish are lovely to look at and intriguing to watch! You need to distinguish aggressive cichlids from other species to maintain harmony in your tank-...
Peacock Cichlids are a distinct group of 22 species of fish that belong to the Aulonocara genus. Typically, Peacock cichlids come from Lake Malawi, Africa, although there are line-bred and hybrids varieties widely found. Ideally, the habitat should mimic the warm waters of Africa with temperatures in the 70s to 80s F, with...
When considering adding Haps to an aquarium, do some research and choose carefully. Make sure that the cichlids are males (unless you are planning on keeping a breeding group) and select Hap cichlids that are compatible with one another. Larger fish will feed on smaller fish, so keep this in...
Prized for their bright colors, African cichlids are amongst the most common aquarium fish. Despite their popularity, they aren’t an easy fish to keep. They have aggressive tendencies and some grow to be quite large. If you’re considering adding cichlids to your aquarium, dwarf cichlids stay small, so you won't...
Since there are more than 100 species of African cichlids, and they have such beautiful tropical colors they are a common aquarium fish for both beginner and advanced fish enthusiasts. Thankfully enough they are generally easy to care for and with that being said we will be covering the basic...
African shell dwellers aka "shellies" are actually other terms for a cichlid fish. They use the abandoned shells for shelter and breeding. African shell dwellers are often kept in aquariums and are the favorite of many aquarium enthusiasts. What makes the shell dwellers such as the Neolamprologus tretocephalus and the Neolamprologus cylindricus, so...
Catfish can be an excellent addition to an African Cichlid aquarium. As the house cleaners of the freshwater aquatic world, they reduce algae build-up and consume extra food that falls to the bottom of the tank. Although the African Cichlid is noted for its aggression, the larger catfish species are...
