Cory catfish cannot live happily with cichlids. The diminutive size and docile nature of corys mean they might get bullied or have food stolen by larger, more aggressive cichlids (particularly African cichlids). However, cory catfish can potentially reside harmoniously with dwarf cichlids. Knowing which fish are compatible tank mates is crucial for ensuring the fish’s … Read more
Severums are a mid sized cichlid that is semi-aggressive. They need open space to swim and prefer as large a tank as possible. Grant Kendrick [CC-BY-SA-3.0] Category: New World Cichlid Common Names: Severum Scientific Name: Heros serverus Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-Aggressive Max Size: 8 Inches Temperature: 72-78 F … Read more
Blue Ram Cichlids are very colorful, mainly blue but with hints of black, orange, red, and yellow. This coupled with their peaceful temperament makes a great fish for a community tank. Note that they can be sensitive to water parameters. Aquakeeper14 [CC BY-SA 4.0] Category: New World Cichlid Common Names: Blue Ram Cichlid, Ram, German … Read more
Polit Cichlids are a very aggressive, small African Cichlid. While they are beautiful, their aggression make them appropriate only for the most experienced fish keepers. Trigger CC-BY-SA-3.0 Category: African Cichlid Common Names: Polit Cichlid Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus polit Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Aggressive Max Size: 4 Inches Temperature: … Read more
Peacock Cichlids are a generic name of nearly 30 different fish from Lake Malawi. They vary in color to cover nearly the entire spectrum. They are relatively peaceful for a cichlid making them a great beginner cichlid. Brennan Peabody [CC-BY-SA-2.0] Category: African Cichlid Common Names: Peacock Cichlid Scientific Name: Aulonocara nyassae Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: … Read more
Blood Red Parrot Cichlids are a very unique fish. They were selectively bred from the Midas and Redhead cichlid. They are good community fish that grow to about 8 inches. PorcPuff [CC-BY-SA-3.0] Category: New World Cichlid, Human Created Common Names: Blood Red Parrot Cichlid Scientific Name: Cichlasoma sp. Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons Care Level: … Read more
The Oscar Fish is a very large cichlid. Not only is it long (12+ inches), but it is very stout. They require a very large tank, even for just one fish. Photo by Greg Hume [CC-BY-SA-3.0] Category: New World Cichlid Common Names: Oscar Fish, Marbled Cichlid, Tiger Oscar, Oscars Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus Family: Cichlidae … Read more
Kribensis Cichlids are a relatively peaceful African Cichlid. They grow to about 4 inches. They have a wide spectrum of colors from black to yellow to red. Tino Strauss [CC-BY-SA-3.0] Category: African Cichlid Common Names: Kribensis Cichlid, Krib Scientific Name: Pelvicachromis pulcher Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-Aggressive Max … Read more
The Kenyi Cichlid is a mid-sized African Cichlid. They are aggressive and require a large tank with lots of places to hide. Stacnbake [CC BY 3.0] Category: African Cichlid Common Names: Kenyi Cichlid Scientific Name: Metriaclima lombardoi Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Aggressive Max Size: 6 Inches Temperature: 78-82 … Read more
Jaguar Cichlids are a large, aggressive fish. They can reach nearly 18 inches resulting in the need for an huge tank. George Chernilevsky [Public domain] Category: New World Cichlid Common Names: Jaguar Cichlid, Managuense Cichlid, Aztec Cichlid Scientific Name: Parachromis managuensis Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: 150 Gallons Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Aggressive Max Size: … Read more