African Cichlids

Frontosa Cichlids are one of the biggest African cichlids. They do very well in a semi-aggressive community aquarium. They can live with other Tanganyika cichlids but should be kept with …

There are over 1,000 types of cichlids in the world, but approximately 700 live in Africa. You may often see them for sale in pet stores labeled as “African Cichlids” …

Although African cichlids are very similar in appearance to their American cousins, they have a number of qualities that set them apart. They are a much more diverse group of …

Ideally, you should try to create a densely planted tank for your African Cichlids that has different levels of rocks and caves which will serve as their den and place …

African cichlids are fish that are naturally found in Africa. These fish are usually found in areas where there is relatively warm water, with temperatures between 68 and 86 degrees …

African Cichlids are a relatively hardy species that will adapt to most aquarium conditions. They will accept most foods, including flakes and pellets. They are also easy to breed if …

First off, we can put African Cichlids into three different categories based on where they come from. They come from three main lakes which include Lake Malawi, Victoria and Tanganyika. …

Although African cichlids are not particularly sensitive to diseases, they are not invulnerable to them either. If you keep them in the wrong water conditions, it can weaken their immune …

African Cichlids actually don’t need an air stone, but they definitely need oxygen to thrive. Air bubbles in home aquariums are usually generated using air pumps, which are cheap filters. …