Tropical Fish Cichlids
Cichlids are probably the most popular group of aquarium fish kept today.
Tropical fish cichlids. Haplochromis cichlids jack dempsey cichlid johanni melanochromis. The majority of species are african appearing in great diversity in the major african lakes. Some south american cichlid species are of a more amiable nature such as the severum angelfish and dwarf cichlids.
They can also be quite territorial especially when they pair off and begin to spawn. The number of cichlid species identified in the wild is well over 1 000 and biologists think that many more are waiting to be discovered. The firemouth cichlid has an red colour on its underbelly which can be quite intense.
They have long metallic blue bodies with black and gray horizontal stripes. Flower horn fish luo han x. The haps are another popular aquarium fish as they are known to be some of the more peaceful cichlids that balance out the aggressiveness of others.
Firemouth cichlid cichlasoma meeki. As such it may be wise to leave them in the hands of more experienced fish keepers. Cichlids are found in many locations throughout the world and include such favorites as the freshwater angelfish the tiger oscar fish and the jack dempsey cichlid.
The bumblebee cichlid pseudotropheus crabro is specialised in feeding on parasites from the catfish bagrus meridionalis. Frontosa cyphotilapia gold saum. May 5 2018 robert aquarium 2.
Petrochromis and plants e g. They come from a massive range of habitats from shallow acidic streams in the amazon jungle to the deepest lakes in africa. Oscars angelfish discus and convicts.
These can be kept in a group environment. Cichlids are bigger and far more aggressive than tetras guppies gouramis or other kinds of tropical fish. Small animals particularly invertebrates are only a minor part of their diets.
Some of the most popular species of cichlids include. There are huge variations in their size temperament behavioural patterens and consequently the conditions required to keep. They are known for their unique personalities and vibrant colors.
Kribensis or kribs the electric blue hap has an electric blue colored body. The african cichlids from the rift lakes are highly prized for their color. Cichlids are primarily freshwater fishes and are found in tropical america mainland africa and madagascar and southern asia.
The fish can be very they are great parents and make a nuclear famaly. Bumblebee cichlid pseudotropheus crabro. Many cichlids are primarily herbivores feeding on algae e g.
