![]() ![]() Hap (short for “Haplochromis”): One of the most common types of cichlids, these fish prefer to swim in open water, have a medium level of aggression, feeding on smaller fish. They sport a bright mix of yellows and blues. ![]() Sun Peacock: These moderately aggressive fish are hardy, making them another good choice for new hobbyists. ![]() Peacock cichlids: Only slightly aggressive, peacock cichlids (also called Aulonocara nyassae) are one of the most colorful types of cichlids, ranging in colors from dark tan to silvery blue. They are yellow in color with dark fin tips and a long dorsal fin that runs down the back. These fish are shorter, only about three inches long. They can be very aggressive.Įlectric Yellow: The electric yellow cichlid tends to be less aggressive than its relatives, which can make it a good fish for the inexperienced tank owner. They grow up to about five inches long and are very aggressive.Ĭompressors: Also known by the surprising name “Malawi Eyebiter”, these fish are long, slender, and have a shiny silver color to their bodies. Orange Zebra: These fish display black stripes or spots on their orange body. Zebra Mbuna, also known as Zebra Cichlids: As the name suggests, these fish have black and white stripes on their bodies. Maingano: These have bold horizontal stripes in a variety of blues. We highly recommend taking some time to learn about each variation. It doesn’t matter if you are someone planning to have their first aquarium or a seasoned professional. Although these fish are generally aggressive, there may be some slight behavioral differences between them. Understanding a little about the types of African cichlids you can choose from is very important (beyond a simple color preference). A handful of others come from Lake Tanganyika and Lake Victoria. Almost all of the species you’ll find in personal aquariums originate from Lake Malawi in East Africa. They are more aggressive in general than other common tropical fish.Īlthough there are a ton of different African Cichlid species confirmed in the wild, there are far fewer available as pets. The level of aggression of each type of African cichlid should be taken into account when placed together in an aquarium. Coloration can be affected by the quality of care they receive (we’ll cover that a little later). There are many colors and patterns of this species for you to choose from, although they can take up to a year to fully develop. Although they require special care, many different types can be good for beginning aquarium owners due to their toughness. These fish tend to be a popular pet with aquarists, due to the wide variety of colors they can come in, even if you don’t have a saltwater tank.Įach different type also has slightly different temperaments and are hardy in captivity.Īfrican cichlids are an extremely active group of fish, making them an aquarium favorite to watch. African cichlids are a larger species of freshwater fish that originate from Africa, Asia, and South America. ![]()
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