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 Acei Cichlid is from the Northwestern coast of Lake Malawi in Zambia, Africa. The Acei Cichlid has a long slender blue body with yellow fins which makes it an attractive fish... [Read more]



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The Albino Kribensis Cichlid is originally from Western Africa. They are pink-whitish in color. These cichlids are smaller in size compared to other cichlids and are referred to... [Read more]



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The Albino Peacock Cichlid originates from Lake Malawi in Africa. These cichlids are pale in body and their eyes are red. You need at least a 50 gallon aquarium to properly keep... [Read more]



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Blue Johanni Cichlid (Melanochromis Johanni) is originally from Lake Malawi in Africa. Blue Johanni Cichlid males have a grey/black body with blue-grey horizontal markings. Females... [Read more]



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The Blue Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara nyassae) originates from Lake Malawi in Africa. Male Blue Peacock Cichlid are a bright yellow to a metallic blue while females are a brown... [Read more]



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Albino Brichardi Cichlid are from Lake Tanganyika in Africa. These cichlids stand out with their long and elongated tail and doral fin. Albino Brichardi Cichlid are usually pink/whitish... [Read more]



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The Buffalo Head Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please... [Read more]



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The Bumblebee Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please ask... [Read more]



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The Buttikoferi Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please... [Read more]



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Lamprologus Caudopunctatus Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions,... [Read more]



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The Compressiceps Cichlid (Dimidiochromis compressiceps/Haplochromis compressiceps) is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again... [Read more]



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The Cylindricus Cichlid (Neolamprologus) is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions,... [Read more]



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The Demasoni Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Demansoni) is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have... [Read more]



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The Tropheus Duboisi Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please... [Read more]



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The Electric Blue African Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions,... [Read more]



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The Electric Yellow Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please... [Read more]



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The Frontosa African Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please... [Read more]



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The Gold Head Compressicep Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions,... [Read more]



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The Jeweled Goby Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please... [Read more]



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The Kenyi Cichlid, Pseudotropheus lombardoi is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any... [Read more]



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The Kribensis Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please ask... [Read more]



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The Moorei Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please ask in... [Read more]



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The Tropheus Moorii (Kaiser II) Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions,... [Read more]



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The Orange Neolamprologus Leleupi Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions,... [Read more]



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The OB Peacock Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please ask... [Read more]



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The Red Peacock Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please ask... [Read more]



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The Red Zebra African Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please... [Read more]



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The Venustus Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please ask... [Read more]



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The Yellow Peacock Cichlid is an awesome addition to your fish tank! We’re updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please... [Read more]