African Cichlids

Peacock Cichlid

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(Aulonocara)

  • Location: Lake Malawi
  • Water Chemistry: Clean hard water, 26C/87F
  • Size: Up to 15cm/6in
  • Diet: Invertebrates, protein rich prepared foods
  • Temperament: Quite an aggressive cichlid

Venus Cichlid

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(Nimbochromis venustus)

  • Location: Lake Malawi
  • Water Chemistry: Clean hard water, 26C/87F
  • Size: Up to 20cm/8in
  • Diet: Invertebrates, prepared foods for carnivore cichlids
  • Temperament: As Malawi cichlids go, this one is not too aggressive

Zebra Mbuna

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(Pseudotropheus elongatus)

  • Location: Lake Malawi
  • Water Chemistry: Clean hard water, 26C/87F
  • Size: About 10cm/4in
  • Diet: Prepared foods with high-vegetable content
  • Temperament: Average temperament, not overly aggressive