One day, you might notice that your African cichlids look somewhat different. They are suddenly not as colorful as before. This can happen to cichlids at any given day and …

Some African cichlids like to eat algae, especially the herbivorous ones. The problem with cichlids in general is that they absolutely love to eat and uproot aquatic plants. Many Mbuna …

Although there are literally hundreds of different African cichlids in lakes Tanganyika, Victoria and Malawi, they share one similarity for sure. All of them do have teeth and they can …

African cichlids will often fight between each other. Some of them are quite aggressive towards other males and towards other species, so you can expect them to show this aggressive …

For African cichlids, you need to set up an aquarium with enough rocks and hiding spaces. In their natural habitat, there are plenty of rocks where they can hide. It …

Yes and no. Watermelons can make a great treat for most African Cichlids, but only in very small amounts. Giving them a little bit occasionally is an excellent way to …

Herbivore cichlids can eat all kinds of vegetables, including carrots. Just like for us humans, carrots are a very healthy food for African cichlids too. Pretty much all vegetables contain …