The Lionhead Cichlid Steatocranus casuarius is definitely a unique addition to your tank. This is a fairly small cichlid, generally reaching only about 4 1/2 inches in length. One of its most definitive features is the large fatty lump on the forehead of the adult male. Though it’s not too colorful, its body shape and […]
The handsome Gold Nasuta is a large eye-catching cichlid, but one that is only slightly aggressive! A mature Gold Nasuta Ophthalmotilapia nasuta is quite an alluring African cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. It is large, reaching a length of almost 8″ (20 cm), with a very attractive appearance. It can be colored in combinations of yellow, […]
The Heckel Discus Symphysodon discus, also known as the Pompadour Fish and the Pineapple Fish, is an elegant, graceful cichlid. They were the first discus to be discovered and can be readily distinguished from other discus types by their three bold vertical bars. One bar runs through the eye and another through the caudal fin, […]
The Five-Bar Cichlid is a captivating beauty that will make your aquarium an eye catching showcase! The Five-Bar Cichlid Neolamprologus tretocephalus is very handsome beauty. It has a dramatic color pattern with bold black bars contrasted against a light silvery blue background. The fins are highlighted with a gorgeous blue tinge along the edges, and […]
The dazzling Electric Blue Hap is one of the most popular Lake Malawi Cichlids in the hobby! The Electric Blue Hap Sciaenochromis fryeri has long been a favorite among African cichlid keepers because of its intense electric blue coloring. It comes from Lake Malawi, Africa, and is found in many color morphs through the lake, but […]
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A more recent ‘lionhead’ addition to the hobby, the False Mpozo Lionhead Cichlid is still quite scarce and a real treasure if you can obtain one! The False Mpozo Lionhead Cichlid Steatocranus glaber was scientifically described in 1976 and introduced into the hobby about the end of 1981 or beginning of 1982. Though this fish […]
The elegant and regal Discus have been entitled the “King of the Aquarium Fishes”! The majestic, graceful, and dignified Discus fish has been described as the “King of the Aquarium Fishes” for good reason. They are highly esteemed within the fish keeping hobby due to their dramatic coloring, refined shape, and regal bearing and are […]
The Convict Julie is very pretty fish and quite tolerant, with the nicest temperament of its genus! The Convict Julie Julidochromis regani is an attractive cichlid found in Lake Tanganyika, Africa. It is slender and elongated with a pleasing color pattern. Most varieties have a nice contrast of three to four brown horizontal stripes over […]
The Cylinder Cichlid is not only attractive, but is easier to care for than other Tanganyika fish! 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 behavior to its close relative, the well […]
The pretty Bolivian Ram is one of the most popular dwarf cichlids due to its ease of maintenance and peaceful demeanor! The Bolivian Ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosus (previously Paplilochromis altispinosus) is a very beautiful, small, and peaceful cichlid. This is a dwarf cichlid, only reaching up to about 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm) in length. It […]