African and American Cichlids – Can You Keep Them Together?
Although there is nothing that holds you back from keeping African and American cichlids together, you definitely shouldn’t. There are a lot of reasons why they are not compatible with …
How Many African Cichlids in a 55 Gallon Tank?
So you want to setup a 55 gallons tank and you might consider keeping African cichlids. But you many of them can you keep a 55 gallon aquarium? In a …
Green Terror Cichlid – Species Profile
If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, the Green Terror Cichlid (Andinoacara rivulatus) is certainly one of the fish you should look at. This species stands out …
Best Food for African Cichlids – What do They Eat?
When you’re choosing the food for African cichlids, you have to consider its natural behavior and how they eat in their natural habitat. You should also consider what foods they …
Flier Cichlid – Species Profile
Flier cichlids (Archocentrus centrarchus) are undoubtedly one of the most interesting fish species one could own. They are a cichlid fish that originate from the lakes and largely static waters …
10 Most Popular Lake Malawi Cichlids
Lake Malawi Cichlids can be divided into two different families, which are the Auloncara and the Mbuna. In this article, we are going to talk about the Mbuna Cichlids since …
Best Substrate for African Cichlids
One of the most important things when you’re setting up your tank is the substrate you decide to put into your brand new tank. So you’ve chosen African cichlids as …
Auratus Cichlid – Species Profile
Looking for an aggressive fish to keep at home? The Auratus Cichlid (Melanochromis Auratus), also known as the Golden Mbuna is not only beautiful but it might also be the …
Firemouth Cichlid – Species Profile
The Firemouth cichlid is one of the most interesting choices for a freshwater tank. If you’re looking to add some colors and variety to your tank, then it might just …