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
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
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
Jack Dempsey cichlids are an aggressive New World cichlid. They are aggressive, but can be kept in groups. It is recommended that you own either one or four-plus. Zhyla [CC-BY-SA-3.0] Category: New World Cichlid Common Names: Jack Dempsey Scientific Name: Cichlasoma octofasciatum Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Aggressive Max … Read more
The Firemouth Cichlid is a great fish for first time cichlid owners. They prefer a sandy substrate as they like to burrow. Tanks should provide lots of hiding places. Doronenko [CC BY 3.0] Category: New World Cichlid Common Names: Firemouth Cichlid Scientific Name: Thorichthys meeki Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons Care Level: Moderate … Read more
Discus are a very popular fish, coming in nearly every color. They are large fish and require a large tank. They should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Discus are very particular about nearly perfect water parameters so they are should be kept only by more experienced fish keepers. Patrick Farrelly [Public Domain] … Read more
Convict Cichlids are an aggressive cichlid. They required a heavily planted tank with lots of places to hide. They can be aggressive towards species that are smaller and timid. S. Olkowicz [CC-BY-SA-2.5] Category: New World Cichlid Common Names: Convict Cichlid Scientific Name: Archocentrus nigrofasciatus Family: Cichlidae Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons Care Level: Moderate Temperament: … Read more
The Cockatoo Cichlid is a semi aggressive, colorful African Cichlid. They should be kept in larger tanks that are heavily planted and have lots of hiding places. They are on the peaceful side and shouldn’t be kept with more aggressive cichlids. William Kreijkes [CC-BY-SA-3.0] Category: New World Cichlid Common Names: Cockatoo Cichlid Scientific Name: Apistogramma … Read more