Cichlids

Cichlids comprise a large family of fish. The majority of species are native to South America, or Africa.  A few species are native to Asia, and North America. Cichlids are very popular because most are hardy, long lived, exhibit interesting behavior.  Many are easy to breed. Unlike most fish families, many of them take good care of their young.  We wanted to provide you with some care guides for these popular fish.  We have arbitrarily grouped them into 7 categories based on their housing and compatibility requirements in home aquariums.

South American and West African Cichlids
      Jumbos and More Aggressive
      Oscar, Firemouth, Convict, Jack Dempsey, Red Devil, Blue Acara, Salvani,
      Green Terror, Butterkoferi, Managuense, Ocellaris, Pike,
      Tilapia, Severum, Texas

South American and West African Cichlids
   Mildered mannered
      Severum, Jurupari, Blood Parrot, Keyhole, Curviceps, Uaru,
      Surinam

Lake Malawi African Cichlids
       Our most popular Malawi Cichlids, Auratus, Zebra, Fuelleborni
       Johanni, Lions Cove, Peacock, Polystigma

Lake Tanganyika African Cichlids
       Our most popular tanganyika Cichlids, Brichardi,Duboisi, Frontosa,
       Leleupi, Marleri

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