General information The Featherfin Cichlid, also known as the Forktail Cichlid, is a freshwater species that belongs to the family Cichlidae. They are endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa and are highly sought after by aquarium hobbyists due to their unique appearance. The Featherfin Cichlid has a distinct elongated body shape and can grow…
General information Allauads Haplo African cichlids, also known as Astatoreochromis alluaudi, are a species of cichlid native to the lakes and rivers of Central and East Africa. They are a popular choice for aquariums because of their bright colors and interesting behavior. It is important to learn about these cichlids in order to properly care…
General information Mayan Cichlids are freshwater fish that are native to Central America. They are a popular fish for aquariums because of their bright colors and active personalities. These fish can grow up to 12 inches long, and they have an average lifespan of 7-10 years. They are also known to be hardy fish, making…
General information The African Knifefish can be kept by themselves or in groups of five, they can grow to 9 inches (23 cm) in length therefore they will require a large aquarium with many hiding places and even possibly roots. They are nocturnal predator fish so they may not be as active during the day.
General information These fish exist in a variety of colors, being bright yellow the most popular one in the hobby and one of the rarer morphs in the wild. The average adult is 4 inches and they never exceed 4.7 inches. To keep these fish in captivity the water temperature should be between 75ºF and…
General information The average male adult is 4 inches and the average female adult is 3 inches. They are one of the smallest Cichlids, hence it’s common name “Dwarf Cichlid”. They exist in a variety of colors and have a pinkish belly, during the breeding season the female’s belly turns red. To keep this species…
General information This species has more than 50 color morphs which vary with the geographical region of the individuals, these can reach 5 inches. To keep this species in a tank, water pH should range from 8.0 to 9.0 and water temperatures should be between 75.2 and 78.8. The aquarium should have a sandy substrate,…
General information These fish’s name comes from the shape of their mouths and from their green and yellow colorings, both of these similar to those of the parrot. Besides their beak-like mouth and their coloration, these fish also have big and bright yellowish-green eyes. They can reach up to 10 inches. The Red Star Flower…
General information These fish are green with a yellow belly, juveniles also have dark stripes but these fade away as they grow. They can reach up to 10 inches. There are many different color varieties bred in captivity. The Gold Severum variety lacks the dark stripes of the juveniles and are entirely yellow. To keep…
General information These fish are torpedo shaped and have two dark stripes, males have a cherry color while females only have some tints of red on their fins. These fish can reach 2 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 8.0 and water temperature should range from 73ºF…