Lake Malawi Cichlids

• Zebra and Mbuna Cichlids
• Hapiochromis Cichlids or Haps
• Peacock Cichlids

Lake Tanganyika Cichlids

• Goby Cichlids
• Tropheus Cichlids

Lake Victoria Cichlids

• Dwarf Cichlids

Most of the African Cichlids available in the hobby are rock dwellers. They live among them for protection and spawns under them. The will also eat algae, insects and crustaceans off the rocks. A good number of rocks forming caves will help create a natural environment for your fish. Clay flowerpots can also make good caves.African cichlids will constantly excavate gravel and rearrange it. So be careful in rock placement, the rocks should be set on the bottom of the aquarium with gravel around them to prevent the fish from digging gravel out from under rocks and causing them to topple.

Water Changes: Weekly - Weekly water changes of 25 to 50% is a must for these fish.

Ph range: 6.0-7.5

Brackish: Sometimes

Water Movement: Moderate

Water Region: All

Diet Type: Omnivore

Flake Food: Yes

Pellet: Yes

Live foods (shrimps, worms): Most of Diet

Vegetable Food: Some of Diet

Meaty Food: Some of Diet

Feeding Frequency: Feed 2 to 3 times a day in smaller amounts instead of a large quantity once a day. This will keep the water quality higher over a longer time. All fish benefit from vitamins and supplements added to their foods