Cichlid Groups

Every group tells a different chapter

From rock dwellers to open-water hunters, African cichlids display an extraordinary diversity found nowhere else on Earth.

Explore the open-water predator profiles, swimming space needs, and unique behaviors of Haplochromis cichlids.

Discover the aggressive rock-dwelling species, essential rockwork layouts, and dietary requirements for Mbuna setups.

Learn about the vibrant coloration, peaceful stocking combinations, and sandy substrate choices for Aulonocara cichlids.

Dive into the fascinating colonial lifestyles, shell layout strategies, and breeding habits of Tanganyikan shell dwellers.

Understand the environmental adaptations, riverine profiles, and unique lineage traits of Lake Malawi's Tilapiine cichlids.

Master the specialized grazing diet, colony group dynamics, and high-oxygen filtration needs for Tropheus aquariums.

Explore the immense genetic diversity, specialized water chemistry, and unique rock-dwelling communities of Lake Tanganyika.

Discover the spectacularly vivid coloration, conservation status, and dynamic breeding behaviors of Lake Victoria cichlids.