Cichlid Fish

The gorgeously blue polar blue parrot cichlids result from artificial cross-breeding between two attractive cichlids. It is an unusual type of fish, so many aquarists want to own one.

They bring together the looks, power, and aggression of the convict cichlids and the parrot cichlids. Their breeding habits are not so different from their parents, and they are not hard to care for, similar to their cross-bred ancestors.

One main characteristic of these cichlids is that their structure is compact and not wide, making them easily adjustable inside the aquarium. Polar blue parrot cichlids are the cutest fishes with an appealing appearance with a blend of black stripes and a blue body.

A truly beautiful hybrid. The result of crossing a male Red Empress with a female OB Peacock and then back crossing with a Red Empress. It's hard to find an OB with such a myriad of colors: Red, yellow and blue. A beautiful and popular hybrid! 

• Temperament:  Mild to moderately aggressive.
• Compatibility:  Keep with other Peacocks and Haps of a similar size. Avoid keeping with Mbunas.
• Suggested Diet:  SRC Hi-Intensity color food to promote color development.

The Bolivian Ram, also known as the Bolivian Ramirezi Ram Cichlid Fish, is a stunning addition to any aquarium. With its vibrant colors and peaceful nature, it brings both beauty and harmony to your tank. This species is known for its ability to thrive in a variety of water conditions, making it a versatile and hardy choice for fish enthusiasts.

The long fin Yellow Ram Cichlid (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi var. “Gold”) is a striking variant of the ever-popular German Blue Ram Dwarf Cichlid. It has an overall bright yellow/gold coloration that is adorned with neon blue and red highlights across many areas of its body. As with many dwarf cichlids, males generally boast the most intense coloration, especially during spawning. However, unlike many dwarf cichlid species, females are also extremely colorful.

Pseudotropheus demasoni is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from the Pombo Rocks in Tanzanian waters. This species can potentially reach a maximum length of 10 centimetres SL. It is now commonly found in the aquarium trade.

Demasoni cichlids are one of the most common freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby. These eye-catching fish are relatively easy to care for and make a great addition to any tank. They are known for their striking blue and yellow coloring and small size. Demasoni cichlids are relatively peaceful fish.

Demasoni cichlids are omnivores and prefer a diet of both meat and vegetable foods. They are best kept in groups of 10 or more, which helps reduce aggression and keeps them more active. These fish are also very active and love to swim, so they need plenty of room to move around in the tank.

Datnoids are amazing fish that are gaining popularity in the hobby, although they are seldom seen.

These fish belong to the Datnioididae family and are found exclusively in the Asian countries of Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea. Various types of Datnoids can live in freshwater, brackish conditions, or saltwater.

Some species of Datnoids, including Datnoides campbellis, or the New Guinea Tiger Perch, live in brackish swamps and estuaries. These fish can also survive for long periods in freshwater, although they need to return to marine or brackish environments.

This is the OB form of the Dimidiochromis compressiceps. It is unfairly referred to as the Malawi Eye Biter. This piscivore is found though out the Lake in reeds and Vallisneria beds where it preys on juveniles (particularly Copadichromis spp.) hiding among plants. Its laterally compressed body helps it avoid detection. It has a large protractible mouth can reach out & suck in its victims. This large mouth also accommodates large spawns. This is one of my favorite cichlids on is commonly found is the Hap, Hap/peacock and standard mixes featured on this site. The compressiceps does well with the Red Zebra Stampede and Rainbow Zebra foods, supplemented with Krill. A tank size of 55 gallon and larger is recommended with a temp of 78 to 82 degrees and an aquarium or cichlid salt at the rate of 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons is also helpful

Yellow lab cichlid species are territorial fish that require sufficient space to thrive. They would often pick a preferred spot in their tank and guard it in a bid to attract a suitable mate.

Yellow tiger kk parrot Cichlids are beautiful, albeit controversial, freshwater fish. These fish are not found in the wild. Instead, they are a hybrid fish species that was first created in Taiwan around 1986.

The exact species used to create the tiger Parrot Cichlid are not known. However, many think that the Redhead Cichlid (Paraneetroplus synspilus) and Midas Cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) are the parent species. 
A typical lifespan of a healthy Blood Parrot Cichlid is between 10 and 15 years.

Yellow tiger kk Cichlids are a unique-looking fish, which is one of main reasons they’re so popular in the aquarium scene.

The blue dolphin cichlid is a pretty famous and rare fish among cichlid fans due to its unique features, which also make them a little harder to care for. Nevertheless, their bright blue color is absolutely striking, no matter their caring difficulty.

The Blue Moorii Cyrtocara moorii (previously Haplochromis moorii) is an exotic cichlid that comes from Lake Malawi in Africa. It gets to be rather large, reaching almost 10 inches (25.4 cm) in length. Its overall coloring is a beautiful blue with various amounts of black markings depending upon where each individual comes from. The body is compact and elongated with a rather elongated snout, and with age it develops a large bump on its head. The gorgeous color and interesting shape make this a wonderful show specimen for a large cichlid aquarium.

Whether its a male or a female, this cichlid develops a pronounced hump on its head as it matures. Tthis cranial hump is situated at the front of its body and just above and behind its cute pointy snout. These distinctive features make it look much like a dolphin, though much smaller. It has become commonly known as the Blue Dolphin Cichlid, Malawi Blue Dolphin, Hump-head, Blue Lumphead, Hap moorii, and Humphead Mouthbrooder.

Our Peacock are about of 4" - 5". The Aulonocara stuartgranti Ngara Flametail Peacock is a truly stunning fish. Males develop a metallic blue color on the face and along their back, down to their tail. Their body eventually develops a strong orange color that starts at their gills and goes down to their tail. Males will get to be about 5" in length and females will be a little smaller.

The Tiger Oscar is a very popular black and red-orange variant of the classic Tiger Oscar.

The Tiger Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus), also known as the Marble Cichlid or Velvet Cichlid, is a large South American cichlid species that needs little to no introduction. It is one of the most popular and beloved fish in the entire aquarium hobby, and with good reason. It has beautiful markings, is extremely hardy and unfussy in every way, and is easily a centerpiece fish in any large aquarium. It grows to a substantial, but manageable size and is one of the most interactive fish when it comes to paying attention to its keeper.