Fish

  • Kribensis Cichlid

    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…

  • Frontosa Cichlid

    General information These fish are characterized by a large frontal hump that is developed when they reach sexual maturity. They are greyish blue, grey or black, have 6 to 7 vertical black stripes of different width  along the body  and can reach 14 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, the water pH should be…

  • Kenyi Cichlid

    General information Males are yellow and reach 6 inches while females are blue with black stripes. To keep this species in captivity, the water should be very clean  and have some flow, its temperature should be between 78ºF and 82ºF and its pH should be between 7.8 and 8.6. The tank should have a sandy…

  • Duboisi Cichlid

    General information The average adult is 5 inches and has a lifespan of 12 years or more if kept with proper care. As juveniles, they are completely black with white spots all over their body, as they age, the spots will fade, and their heads will become blue. There are two varieties, the Burundi variety,…

  • Bumblebee Cichlid

    General information The average adult male is 6 inches while the average adult female is 5 inches. This species can live up to 10 years with proper care. These fish have a “chameleon” ability, this means they can quickly change between 2 color patterns. They are yellow with dark stripes, hence the common names “…

  • Fuelleborni Cichlid, Marmalade

    General information These fish have an overhanging snout, chisel-shaped teeth for grazing algae from rocks and can reach 7 inches. Males are dark blue with orange fins but can change their colors to a lighter blue when stressed or excited. To keep this species in an aquarium, the water should be well oxygenated, have a…

  • Acei Cichlid

    General information The average adult is 4.5 inches and has a life span of 8 years. This fish has a slender bright blue body with bright yellow fins. The ideal aquarium should be large, have water temperatures between 72ºF and 82ºF, plenty of caves and other hiding places as well as open space to swim,…

  • Albino Peacock Cichlid

    General information The average adult is 6 inches. Albino Peacocks are white with red eyes and the males have the typical egg spots on the anal fin. Albino Peacocks can happen in nature due to mutations but most of the ones found in stores are actually hybrids that were bred in captivity. As such, it…