The Black Belt Cichlid is a striking and somewhat aggressive Central American Cichlid. They feature a black band encircling their mid-section and red coloration on their caudal fins and chin. Selecting suitable tank mates can be a challenge as this species can be aggressive and often sees smaller fish as food. It can be best …
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Jaguar Cichlids is a species of Central American Cichlid, and they are one of the most popular cichlids for home aquariums. But despite their popularity, some beginning aquarists may be intimidated by them. A fully grown Jaguar Cichlid can sometimes grow to be nearly 2 feet. That’s a size that not many home aquarists can …
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Apistogramma Agassizii, also known as Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlid, is a dwarf cichlid that originates from the Apure River in Venezuela. As an Apistogramma species, they are often referred to as Apistos for short as well. It is a small but colorful fish that can make a great addition to any aquarium. They are an easy …
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The Redhead Cichlid (Vieja melanurus) is large Central American Cichlid that displays a lot of color. Coloration reaches its peak at maturity, with males growing larger and often developing nuchal humps. They are often the focal point of an aquarium. Easy to care for and one of the least aggressive of the Central American species, …
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The Texas Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus, formerly Cichlasoma cyanoguttatum) is a freshwater fish of the cichlid family. Generally growing up to 13 inches (33 cm) in length, this fish can be differentiated by its cream and turquoise spots or bars in the center. The body is pearl-gray with blue- to green-hued scales, which give a pearly …
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The Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) is a species of African Cichlid, and they are one of the most colorful freshwater fish in world. Peacock Cichlids are native to Lake Malawi, which is an African Great Lake located between Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. They live near the bottom of this warm and deep body of water, searching …
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The Blue Dolphin Cichlid, also known as Blue Moorii, is a rare cichlid species. Their scientific name, Cyrotocara moori, is in honor of the English cytologist and biologist, John Edmund Sharrock Moore. They are a vibrant blue color with small black markings throughout the body, and their skin is made up of wet and slimy …
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The Mayan Cichlid (Mayaheros uropthalmus) is a Cichlid from Central America, and they are characterized by their reddish-brown color and 5-7 vertical green stripes that goes across their body. These stripes can be solid or broken and are Mayan Cichlid’s most distinctive feature. The Mayan Cichlid also has an eye-shaped dark spot at the base of its …
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Demasoni Cichlids are a relatively rare dwarf Mbuna from the warm freshwater lake in Tanzania, Africa called Lake Malawi. The Demasoni Cichlid is relatively rare and originates in Lake Malawi which is a warm freshwater lake located in Tanzania, Africa. The native habitat for the Demasoni Cichlid contains many rocky outcroppings, with countless places for …
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Red Terror Cichlids are a brightly colored fish that are not only a beautiful fish to keep, but an interesting one as well. Red Terror Cichlids come from South American waters where they hunt for prey along the river’s edge. These fish can grow rather large, but seldom do they reach their maximum potential in captivity.
