African Cichlids

The Cichlidae family contains over 1,200 species of fish, the majority of which are found in the Tanganyika and Malawai Lakes of central Africa.

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The Pseudotropheus Acei Cichlid is originally from the Northwestern coast of Lake Malawi. Lake Malawi is from the Bandawe Point to Ngara in Zambia, Africa. The Acei Cichlid have... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Albino Kribensis Cichlid

The Albino Kribensis Cichlid has been selectively bred from the Kribensis Cichlid and it originated from Western Africa. They are pink in color and the females gain a red belly... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Albino Peacock Cichlid

The Albino Peacock Cichlid comes from the rocky, sandy shores of Lake Malawi, Africa. They are pale in coloration and their eyes are red. The coloration of the male and female... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Blue Johanni Cichlid

The Blue Johanni Cichlid, Melanochromis johanni, comes from the shallow waters of Lake Malawi, Africa. The male is gray/black with blue-gray longitudinal markings with the typical... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Blue Peacock Cichlid

The Blue Peacock Cichlid, Aulonocara nyassae, comes from the rocky, sandy shores of Lake Malawi, Africa. The males are a bright yellow to metallic blue, whereas, the females take... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Brichardi Cichlid (Albino)

Stunning Albino Brichardi Cichlid adds a mystical touch to your aquarium. Brichardi Cichlids are known as Fairy Cichlids and this albino variety lives up to that designation. It... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Buffalo Head Cichlid

The Buffalo Head Cichlid is also known as the Lionhead or Blockhead Cichlid, and originates within the Congo River basin, Africa. They inhabit the swift waters of the Congo River... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Bumblebee Cichlid

The Bumblebee Cichlid, also known as the Hornet Cichlid, or Chameleon Cichlid comes from deepwater caves in Lake Malawi, Africa. The coloration of the Bumblebee is a golden yellow... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Buttikoferi Cichlid

The Buttikoferi Cichlid, also known as the Zebra Tilapia, inhabits the river systems of Western Africa. The coloration of this fish is a series of black and white vertical stripes.... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Caudopunctatus Cichlid

The Lamprologus Caudopunctatus Cichlid, also called the Neolamprologus Caudopunctatus Cichlid, originates from the rocky Zambian coastal waters of Lake Tanganyika, Africa. This... [Read more]

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The Compressiceps, an African Cichlid, is currently classified as Dimidiochromis compressiceps. It was formerly known as Haplochromis compressiceps, and is endemic to the waters... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Cylindricus Cichlid

The Neolamprologus Cylindricus Cichlid originates from the rocky coastal waters of Southeastern Lake Tanganyika, Africa. This species is one of the smaller of the cichlids, only... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Demasoni Cichlid

The Demasoni Cichlid, Pseudotropheus demasoni, is a relatively rare cichlid, which originates from a specific rocky point called Pombo Rocks, within the waters of Lake Malawi located... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Duboisi Cichlid

The Tropheus Duboisi Cichlid originates from the rocky coastal waters of Northern Lake Tanganyika, Africa. They are a beautiful species and are completely black as a juvenile with... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Electric Blue Cichlid

The Electric Blue African Cichlid creates a gorgeous, colorful focal point in the freshwater aquarium. It has the typical sleek, bullet-shaped body common to the Cichlidae family.... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Electric Yellow Cichlid

he Electric Yellow Cichlid is set apart from other African Cichlids by its striking electric yellow coloration. It injects an irresistible splash of bold color to the cichlid aquarium.... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Frontosa Cichlid

The Frontosa African Cichlid is a fairly typical member of the Cichlidae family. Both sexes are characterized by a large frontal hump which will develop as the fish reaches maturity,... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Gold Head Compressicep Cichlid

The Gold Head Compressicep Cichlid originates from the rocky coastal waters of Lake Tanganyika, Africa. This species is much smaller then their distant cousins, Dimidiochromis... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Jeweled Goby Cichlid

The Jeweled Goby Cichlid, also known as the Spotfin Goby Cichlid, comes from the northern coastal waters of Lake Tanganyika, Africa. They have blue spots on a striped cream body,... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Kenyi Cichlid

The Kenyi Cichlid, Pseudotropheus lombardoi, is an aggressive medium sized cichlid that originates from the rocky shores of Lake Malawi in Africa. The female is blue with black... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Kribensis Cichlid

The Kribensis Cichlid, which originated from Western Africa is tank-raised and is one of the easier African Cichlids to breed. They have an elongated shape and are black in color... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Moorei Cichlid

The Moorei Cichlid, also called the Haplochromis moorii, or Dolphin Cichlid is a fairly typical member of the Cichlidae family. These powder blue fish make great candidates for... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Moorii (Kaiser II) Cichlid

The Tropheus Moorii (Kaiser II) Cichlid originates from the rocky coastal waters of Lake Tanganyika, Africa. They are completely black except for a yellow vertical band that runs... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Orange Leleupi Cichlid

The Orange Neolamprologus Leleupi Cichlid originates from the rocky coastal waters of Southern Lake Tanganyika, Africa. This species is one of the smaller of the cichlids, only... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Peacock Cichlid, Orange Blossom

It is speculated that the OB Peacock Cichlid originated from a cross between an Aulonocara nyassae and a species of female mbuna. This cross was initiated in captivity, and the... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Red Peacock Cichlid

The Red Peacock Cichlid comes from years of breeding and is not a naturally occurring strain. It is red in coloration and has the same form as the other Peacock Cichlids of the... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Red Zebra Cichlid

The Red Zebra African Cichlid, Pseudotropheus zebra, is known by a plethora of other names, often based on color. The Red Zebra, although appearing more of a yellow color, is often... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Venustus Cichlid

The Venustus Cichlid (meaning refined or elegant) is a large cichlid with the male having a blue face with yellow markings across the head and dorsal fin. The female is less colorful... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Yellow Peacock Cichlid

The Yellow Peacock Cichlid comes from years of breeding and is not a naturally occurring strain. It is yellow in coloration and has the same form as the other Peacock Cichlids... [Read more]