African Cichlids

Let’s begin this article by issuing a much-needed clarification. African cichlids are not the same with other species of cichlids. Although they belong to the same taxonomical group, there are …

African cichlids have grown in popularity drastically over the past several years, and for good reasons. These flashy and exotic fish are only found in 3 major lakes in Africa, …

Ah, African cichlids, the fish everybody hates to love. African cichlids are extremely popular in the aquarium world, which is rather peculiar, seeing how this category of fish isn’t exactly …

Nothing compares with an African cichlid tank in terms of exoticism, beauty, and overall vibe. Despite their rather pointy personality, African cichlids stand as some of the most sought-after tank …

African cichlids are hardy and beautiful fish, perfect for indoor aquariums. They’re not particularly friendly with other fish species, so don’t be in a hurry to add them to a …

As beautiful, exotic, and hardy as African cichlids are, as pretentious, they can be regarding their environmental setup. Their sensitivity to their water parameters, combined with their unhinged behavior, makes …

Decorating a fish tank is one of the most entertaining and relaxing activities when keeping fish. You get to create a cozy little world that not only looks good but …

African cichlids are among the easiest species to keep. They’re very hardy and adaptable. However, they still have specific requirements. And the tank substrate’s one of them. Cichlids can be …

Native to Lake Malawi, Mbuna Cichlids make up a large group of African freshwater fish species. Despite being such an exotic group of fish, they’re quite popular and often a …