African Cichlids

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

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

Electric Yellow Cichlids are named for their intense yellow body with black fins.  They require a tank with both hiding places and open areas to swim. Jmatz [CC BY-SA 3.0] Category: African Cichlid Common Names: Electric Yellow Cichlid, Yellow Lab Cichlid Scientific Name: Labidochromis caeruleus Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons Care Level: Moderate … Read more

Electric Blue Cichlids are one of the most popular African Cichlids. They are great for an experienced fish keeper who is looking to get into cichlids. The males are bluer and females are more of a silver. By Bjoertvedt [CC BY-SA 3.0] Category: African Cichlid Common Names: Electric Blue Cichlid, Electric Blue Hap Scientific Name: … Read more

Demasoni Cichlids are beautifully colored with stripes of different blueish colors.  They need to be kept in large groups (10 or more) to help minimize aggression. Lee Nachtigal [CC BY 2.0] Category: African Cichlid Common Names: Demasoni Cichlid, Dwarf Mbuna Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus demasoni Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons Care Level: Easy Temperament: … Read more

The Bumblebee Cichlid is named for its black and yellow stripes which resemble a bumblebee.  It is aggressive and should only be kept with other African Cichlids of similar size and temperament. Nicolas COUTHOUIS ([CC BY-SA 2.5] Category: African Cichlid Common Names: Bumblebee Cichlid, Hornet Cichlid Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus crabro Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: … Read more

The Blue Dolphin Cichlid has a large hump on its forehead, leading to the nickname “Hump Head”.  They are on the more peaceful end of the cichlid aggression spectrum, but males often will fight with other males of the same species. Riftreef [CC-BY-SA-3.0] Category: African Cichlid Common Names: Blue Dolphin Cichlid, Moorei Cichlid, Hump Head … Read more