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Cichlids

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Tanganicodus irsacae, commonly known as the Spotted Goby, is a freshwater species endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa.  It is usually found near the shoreline, among the pebbles.
PH: 7.5 – 8.5
Temperature: 24°C – 28C (75 – 82F)
Hardness: 10 – 20 dH

Description: Tanganicodus irsacae usually reaches a length of 6 – 7 [...]

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Symphysodon aequifasciatus, commonly known as Blue Discus, is a freshwater species found in the Amazon River basin along the Solimoes-Amazon River from the Putumayo River in Peru and Columbia, through to Brazil’s Tocantins River basin; it is distributed in the rocky areas of tributaries.
PH: 5.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 26°C – 30C (79 – [...]

Symphysodon discus (Red Discus)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Symphysodon discus, commonly known as Red Discus, is a freshwater species found in the Amazon River basin, Brazil, in the lower Abacaxis River and in the lower Trombetas River; it is distributed in slow rivers and tributaries.
PH: 5.0 – 6.5
Temperature: 27°C – 33C (81 – 91F)
Hardness: 3 – 15 dH
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Aequidens pulcher (Blue Acara)

Family: Cichlidae

Distribution: Aequidens pulcher, or Blue Acara, are distributed in the standing waters and flowing streams of Central and South America, Trinidad and Venezuela.
PH: 6.5 – 8.0
Temperature: 18 – 23°C (64 – 73°F)
Hardness: 1 – 25 dH
Description: The Blue Acara, which can reach a large 16 cm in length, has a sparkling blue-gray [...]

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Pterophyllum scalare (Freshwater Angelfish)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Pterophyllum scalare, sometimes known as Freshwater Angelfish, is a benthopelagic species found in the Amazon River basin, in Peru, Columbia and Brazil, along the Soilimoes, Ucayali and Amazon rivers.  It is also found in Amapa, Brazil; the Essequibo River, Guyana; and the Rio Oyapock in French Guiana.  It is distributed in swampy, flooded [...]

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Pterophyllum leopoldi (Leopold’s Angelfish)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Pterophyllum leopoldi, sometimes known as Leopold’s Angelfish, is a benthopelagic freshwater species found along the Solimoes Amazon River between Manacapuru and Santarem, and in Guyana’s Essequibo River drainage.
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 21°C – 26C (70 – 79F)
Hardness: 6 – 16 dH

Description: Pterophyllum leopoldi can reach a maximum length of 5 [...]

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Pterophyllum altum (Altum Angelfish)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Pterophyllum altum, better known as Altum Angelfish, is a South American freshwater species found in the upper Negro River drainage in the Amazon River basin; in tributaries within the Orinoco River basin, and through to Puerto Ayacucho.     
PH: 5.0 – 6.0
Temperature: 27°C – 31C (81 – 88F)
Hardness: 1 – 5 dH

Description: [...]

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Cyrtocara moorii (Malawi Blue Dolphin)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Cyrtocara moorii, known as either the Humphead or the Malawi Blue Dolphin, is a widely spread benthopelagic cichlid of Lake Malawi.     
PH: 7.0 – 9.0
Temperature: 24°C – 26°C (74 – 79F)
Hardness: 10 – 18 dH

Description: Cyrtocara moorii is a popular species that can reach a maximum length of around 20 cm. [...]

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Cyprichromis leptosoma

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Cyprichromis leptosoma is another Lake Tanganyikan cichlid, found between Tanzania’s Kigoma region and Mpulungu, Zambia.     
PH: 8.0 – 9.0
Temperature: 23°C – 25°C (72 – 76F)
Hardness: 9 – 19 dH

Description: Cyprichromis leptosoma can reach a maximum length of 11 cm. This species has a torpedo-like shape and is an excellent swimmer and [...]

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Cyphotilapia frontosa (Humphead Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Cyphotilapia frontosa, commonly known as the Humphead Cichlid, is endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa, where it is distributed in the northern part of the lake at depths of up to 50 metres.   
PH: 8.0 – 9.0
Temperature: 24°C – 26°C (75 – 79F)
Hardness: 8 – 12 dH

Description: Cyphotilapia frontosa can reach up [...]

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Cleithracara maronii (Keyhole Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Cleithracara maronii, better known as the Keyhole Cichlid, is a freshwater, creek-dwelling species distributed in the clear waters of Trinidad, the Orinoco River basin, and rivers from Guyana’s Barima River to French Guiana’s Ouanary River.
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 22°C – 25°C (72 – 77F)
Hardness: 3 – 20 dH

Description: Cleithracara maronii can [...]

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Chalinochromis brichardi (Brichard’s Chalinochromis)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Chalinochromis brichardi, sometimes known as Brichard’s Chalinochromis, is an African cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
PH: 8.0 – 9.0
Temperature: 24°C – 27°C (75 – 81F)
Hardness: 9 – 19 dH

Description: This rubble-dwelling cichlid can reach a maximum length of 12 cm.  It has a black face with purple-blue fins and a longish body typical [...]

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Chalinochromis popelini

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Chalinochromis popelini is a middle-bottom dwelling African cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika.  Specifically, its type locality is in Moba, about two-thirds of the way down the southwest side of Lake Tanganyika.
PH: 7.5 – 9.0
Temperature: 22°C – 27°C (72 – 81F)
Hardness: 8 – 15 dH

Description: Chalinochromis popelini can grow to a maximum length [...]

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Chilotilapia rhoadesii (Bream)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Chilotilapia rhoadesii, better known as Bream, is an African freshwater cichlid, distributed in Lake Malawi over muddy bottoms in both shallow and deep waters.
PH: 7.5 – 8.5
Temperature: 23°C – 28°C (73 – 82F)
Hardness: 8 – 15 dH

Description: This Lake Malawian cichlid can reach an impressive 22 cm in length.  Adult males have [...]

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Benthochromius tricoti (Giant Featherfin Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Benthochromis tricoti is an African cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika; it lives in deep waters of up to 150 metres.
PH: 8.0 – 9.0
Temperature: 22°C – 24°C (73 – 77F)
Hardness: 8 – 14 dH
Description: Benthochromis tricoti can reach up to 30 cm in length, which makes it one of the great aquarium cichlids.  It [...]

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Aulonocara trematocephalum

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Aulonocara trematocephalum has been recorded in Lake Malawi, Africa.  The exact location of this species is as yet unknown.
PH: 7.5 – 9.0
Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F)
Hardness: 6 – 18 dH

Description: Aulonocara trematocephalum, native to Lake Malawi, reach a maximum length of 9 cm.  Not a great deal is known [...]

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Aulonocara stonemani (Placidochromis stonemani)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Aulonocara stonemani cichlids are distributed in the southeast and southwest arms of Lake Malawi, Africa, and Monkey Bay.
PH: 7.5 – 9.0
Temperature: 26 – 28°C (78 – 82°F)
Hardness: 20 – 30 dH

Description: This African cichlid is on the smaller scale at 5.5 cm in length.  It has not been exported in [...]

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Aulonocara saulosi (Pale Usisya Aulonocara)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara saulosi cichlid, sometimes known as the Pale Usisya Aulonocara, is found in Lake Malawi, Africa, occurring near Kande Island.
PH: 7.5 – 9.0
Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F)
Hardness: 8 – 25 dKH

Description: Aulonocara steveni is one of the smaller Peacock cichlids, reaching around 9 cm in length.  The males [...]

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Aulonocara saulosi (Emerald Face Cichlid/Green Face Aulonocara)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Aulonocara saulosi cichlids, sometimes called the Emerald Face or Green Face Cichlid, is found in Lake Malawi.  It is distributed south of the Mozambique border near Masinje, on the eastern shore.
PH: 8.0 – 9.0
Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F)
Hardness: 15 – 30 dH

Description: The Emerald Face Cichlid reaches a maximum [...]

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Aulonocara rostratum (Longnose Aulonocara)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Aulonocara rostratum cichlids are distributed in Lake Malawi, Africa.  They have been known around Karonga, Vua, and Monkey Bay.
PH: 7.5 – 8.5
Temperature: 24 – 26°C (75 – 79°F)
Hardness: 5 – 30 dH

Description: Reaching up to 18 cm in length, Aulonocara rostratum has the honour of being the largest Aulonocara.  It has [...]

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Aulonocara macrochir (Chisawasawa)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Aulonocara macrochir, sometimes called Chisawasawa, is an African cichlid found in Lake Malawi.
PH: 7.5 – 9.0
Temperature: 22 – 27°C (72 – 80°F)
Hardness: 10 – 15 dH

Description: Aulonocara macrochir cichlids can reach up to 15 cm in length.  Adult males have a metallic shade containing several different colours, particularly blue and green.  [...]

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Aulonocara korneliae (Blue-gold Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara korneliae is a Lake Malawian cichlid which is widely distributed around Chisumulu Island.
PH: 7.5 – 8.0
Temperature: 22°C – 26°C (71°F – 79°F)
Hardness: 9 – 15 dH

Description: Aulonocara korneliae cichlids can reach up to 9 cm in length; males are more colourful than females.  The male Blue-gold Peacock has [...]

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Aulonocara koningsi

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Aulonocara koningsi cichlids are distributed in Lake Malawi and off Mbenji Island, Africa.
PH: 8.0 – 9.0
Temperature: 25 – 27°C (78 – 82°F)
Hardness: 25 – 30 dH

Description: Aulonocara koningsi have a relatively large head and a rounded dorsal profile.  Males have a blue body, head and fins; a caudal fin with yellow [...]

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Aulonocara guentheri

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Aulonocara guentheri is a freshwater cichlid native to Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe, Africa.  It has also been observed at Senga Bay.
PH: 7.0 – 9.0
Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F)
Hardness: 25 – 30 dH

Description: Male Aulonocara guentheri can reach up to 15 cm; females up to 14 cm in length.  [...]

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Aulonocara ethelwynnae

Aulonocara ethelwynnae

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara ethelwynnae is a species of dwarf cichlid distributed around Malawi, particularly off Chitende Island.
PH: 7.5 – 8.0
Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F)
Hardness: 14 – 28 dGH

Description: The Aulonocara ethelwynnae cichlid, sometimes called the Chitende Cichlid, can grow up to 8 cm in length in an aquarium.  [...]

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Aulonocara brevirostre

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara brevirostre is a species of dwarf cichlid distributed in the southern part of Lake Malawi.
PH: To mirror the conditions of Lake Malawi, keep pH levels around the 8.0 – 8.5 mark.
Temperature: 26-29°C (79-84°F)
Hardness: Most Aulonocaras suit a hardness of 10 – 18 dH

Description: Male Aulonocara brevirostre cichlids usually grow [...]

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Aulonocara aquilonium

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara aquilonium species is distributed at a depth range of 12 – 25 metres in Lake Malawi, Africa, and are found in sandy areas.
PH: 7.5 – 9.0
Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (78°F – 82°F)
Hardness: 10 – 30 dH
Description: Adult males have a distinctive dorsal fin colouration with a black margin and [...]

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Apistogramma velifera

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma velifera is a South American dwarf cichlid, distributed in Venezuela’s Orinoco River system.
PH: 5.5 – 6.5
Temperature: 23°C – 30°C (73°F – 86°F)
Hardness: > 5 dH
Description: There is not much documentation on this species as yet.
Diet: A high quality flake is recommended as part of the Apistogramma velifera’s diet.  Offer blood worms [...]

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Apistogramma urteagai

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma urteagai, a South American dwarf cichlid, can be found in the Madre de Dios basin of the Amazon River basin, Peru.
PH: 5.0 – 6.0
Temperature: 22°C – 29°C (71°F – 84°F)
Hardness: 6 – 10 dH
Description: Apistogramma urteagai males can reach 4.1 cm in length.
Diet: Most Apistos can be fed small, live foods [...]

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Apistogramma staecki

Apistogramma staecki

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: This South American dwarf cichid is found in the Amazon River basin, in the Mamoré and Guaporé River basins.
PH: 6 – 6.5
Temperature: 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F)
Hardness: 2 – 5 dH
Description: Apistogramma staecki males grow to a length of 2.1 cm, while females can reach almost double the size at [...]

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Apistogramma similis

Apistogramma similis

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma similis is distributed in Bolivia, South America.
PH: 5.5 – 6.5
Temperature: 22 – 30°C (72 – 86°F)
Hardness: 9 – 18 gDH
Description: There is little documented on this species.
Diet: This species should be fed a typical diet of live food, pellets and flake.
Breeding: Apistogramma similis, while not a great deal is known [...]

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Apistogramma Salpinction

Apistogramma Salpinction

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Salpinction is a new species, discovered in 2005, that is found in Brazil, South America
PH: 6 – 6.5
Temperature: 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F)
Hardness: 2 – 5 dH
Description: This species of Apistogramma differs in its colour pattern. Darker abdominal stripes and a lateral band, along with lighter interspaces on the [...]

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Apistogramma Rupununi (Two-spot Apistogramma)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Rupununi is found in South America and parts of the West Indies: the Branco River, the Amazon River basin and Guyana’s Rupununi River basin, from which it derives its name.
PH: 5.5 – 6.5
Temperature: 22 – 30°C (72 – 86°F)
Hardness: 9 – 18 gDH
Description: Male Two-spot Apistogrammas can grow up to 3.8 cms [...]

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Apistogramma Rubrolineata

Apistogramma Rubrolineata

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Rubrolineata is distributed throughout the deep to middle waters of South America, particularly the Rio Manuripi in Bolivia.
PH: 5.5 – 6.5
Temperature: 22 – 30°C (72 – 86°F)
Hardness: 9 – 18 gDH
Description: This species has a very distinctive colour pattern that distinguishes it from other apistos.  The Apistogramma Rubrolineata’s horizontal [...]

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Apistogramma Rositae

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Rositae, a dwarf cichlid, is found in South America.  They are most prevalent in north-western Peru.
PH: < 6
Temperature: approximately 25°C (77°F)
Hardness: 3 – 18 dGH
Description: The Apistogramma Rositae will reach a maximum of 4 cm in length.  It is a tiny, intricately designed fish which has 15 – 17 dorsal fins, 5 [...]

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Aulonocara brevinidus

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara brevinidus is a species of dwarf cichlid found in Nkhomo Reef, Malawi; parts of Mozambique; and Lupingu and Manda, Tanzania.
PH: It is advised to keep the waters similar to that of Lake Malawi, around the 8.0 – 9.0 mark.
Temperature: 26-29°C (79-84°F)
Hardness: Most Aulonocaras suit a hardness of 10 – 30 [...]

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Aulonocara auditor (Kapesa)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara auditor, or Kapesa, is a sand-dwelling cichlid that can be found in Lake Malawi.  At present it is known to be present only in the northern part between Ngara and Vua.
PH: 7.8 – 8.6
Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (78°F – 82°F)
Hardness: 15 – 30 dH

Description: The Aulonocara auditor has three [...]

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Aulonocara aquilonium

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara aquilonium species is distributed at a depth range of 12 – 25 metres in Lake Malawi, Africa, and are found in sandy areas.
PH: 7.8 – 8.6
Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (78°F – 82°F)
Hardness: 20 – 30 dH
Description: Adult males have a distinctive dorsal fin colouration with a black margin and [...]

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Apistogramma Tucurui

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma tucurui is a dwarf cichlid found in South America, specifically Brazil’s Rio Tocantins’ basin.
PH: An ideal level lies between 5.5 – 6.5.
Temperature: Most Apistogramma species can be housed in temperatures between 75 – 80°F (24 – 26°C)
Hardness: This cichlid has been successfully bred in water hardness as high as 10 dGH.
Description: Apistogramma [...]

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Apistogramma Trifasciata (Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma trifasciata is distributed throughout South American waters: the Paraguay River drainage, Brazil’s Guaporé River, and the middle Paraná River drainage in Argentina.
PH: 6 – 6.5 pH
Temperature: 26 – 29°C (79 – 84 F)
Hardness: 2 – 5 dH
Description: The Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid is a strikingly colourful Apisto.  Males can be identified easily [...]

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Apistogramma uaupesi

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma uaupesi is a South American cichlid distributed in the Uaupes River and the Negro River basin of the Amazon River basin, Brazil.
PH: 4.0 – 5.0
Temperature: 26°C – 29°C (79°F – 84°F)
Hardness: Very soft.
Description: Apistogramma uaupesi are approximately 2.8 cm (males) and 6 cm (females) in length.  This species will flick their [...]

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Aulonocara hansbaenschi (Red Shoulder Peacock Cichlid)

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Aulonocara baenschi (Yellow Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara baenschi, commonly known as the Yellow Peacock, can be found in Lake Malawi, Africa.  It has been sighted in Chiproka, Maleri Islands, Nkhomo and Usisya.
PH: 7.0 – 8.5
Temperature: 22°C – 26°C (71°F – 79°F)
Hardness: 10 – 30 dH

Description: Aulonocara baenschi can grow up to 10 cm and are relatively peaceful [...]

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Aulonocara sp. (Strawberry Peacock)

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Aulonocara maylandi (Sulphurhead Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Aulonocara maylandi cichlids are distributed throughout Eccles Reef and West Reef, Lake Malawi, Africa.
PH: 7.5 – 8.5
Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F)
Hardness: 10 – 30 dH

Description: Aulonocara maylandi, also known as the Sulphurhead Peacock, reaches up to 15 cm in length.  Males have a brilliant sulphur yellow blaze similar [...]

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Lethrinops albus

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Nimbochromis linni (Elephantnose Cichlid)

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Neolamprologus tetracanthus (Fourspine Lamprologus)

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Tropheus sp. “Ikola Kaiser”

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Apistogramma hongsloi (Redstripe Dwarf Cichlid)

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Neolamprologus signatus

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Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi (Nichol’s Dwarf Mouthbrooder)

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Labidochromis caeruleus (Electric Yellow)

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Geophagus steindachneri (Redhump Eartheater)

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Pseudotropheus saulosi

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Spathodus erythrodon (Blue Goby Cichlid)

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Neolamprologus tretocephalus (Five Bar Cichlid)

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Herichthys pearsei (Pantano Cichlid)

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Anomolachromis thomasi (Dwarf Butterfly Cichlid)

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Copadichromis chrysonotus

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Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos (Electric Blue Maingano)

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Tyrannochromis macrostoma

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Chilotilapia rhoadesii

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Dimidiochromis strigatus (Sunset Hap)

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Placidochromis electra (Deep Water Hap)

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Lamprologus brevis (Mtoto Zebra Cichlid)

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Laetacara curviceps (Dwarf Flag Cichlid)

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Gobiocichla ethelwynnae (Cross River Goby Cichlid)

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Cyphotilapia frontosa (Frontosa)

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Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (Ram Cichlid)

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Neolamprologus brichardi (Princess Cichlid)

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Apistogramma panduro (Panda Apisto)

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Aequidens rivulatus (Green Terror)

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Variabilichromis moorii

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Neolamprologus leleupi (lemon Cichlid)

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Neolamprologus splendens

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Tropheus duboisi

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Cyrtocara moorii (Blue Dolphin Cichlid)

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Astronotus ocellatus (Tiger Oscar)

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Dimidiochromis compressiceps (Malawi Eye-biter)

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Aulonocara nyassae (Emperor Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Aulonocara nyassae, commonly known as Emperor Cichlid, is distributed throughout Lake Malawi, Africa.
PH: 7.5 – 8.5
Temperature: 22 – 25°C (72 – 77°F)
Hardness: 10 – 25 dGH

Description: Aulonocara nyassae cichlids will grow up to 8 cm in an aquarium environment.  This Malawian species has a dark blue body with a lighter-coloured [...]

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Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus (Fusco)

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Altolamprologus calvus “White Chaitika”

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Cichlasoma salvini (Salvin’s Cichlid)

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Metriaclima callainos (Cobalt Zebra Cichlid)

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Tropheus moori

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Cyphotilapia gibberosa

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Exochochromis anagenys (Malawi Torpedo)

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Pterophyllum scalare (Angelfish)

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Neolamprologus pulcher (Daffodil Princess Cichlid)

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Chilotilapia euchilus (Green Malawi Thicklips)

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Pundamilia nyererei “Ruti Island”

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Paralabidochromis sp. “Rock Kribensis”

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Aulonocara rubescens (Albino Ruby Red Peacock)

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Rhamphochromis sp. “Lake Chilengali”

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Hemichromis elongatus (Banded Jewel Cichlid)

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Dicrossus maculatus (Spade-tailed Checkerboard Cichlid)

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Melanochromis auratus

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Hoplarchus psittacus (True Parrot Cichlid)

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Nanochromis parilus (Blue Congo Cichlid)

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Vieja synspila (Quetzal Cichlid)

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Melanochromis auratus “Albino”

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Aulonocara jacobfreibergi “Lwanda”

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Otopharynx lithobates “Zimbawe Rocks”

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Copadichromis mloto “Ivory Head”

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Metriaclima lombardoi “Kenyi”

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Aequidens metae (Yellow Acara)

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Rocio octofasciata (Gold Jack Dempsey)

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Paraneetroplus bulleri (Sarabia Cichlid)

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Mesonauta acora (Festivum Cichlid)

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Steatocranus tinanti (Buffalo Head Cichlid)

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Astronotus ocellatus (Albino Tiger Oscar)

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Caquetaia umbrifera (Umbie)

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Thorichthys meeki (Firemouth Cichlid)

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Nimbochromis venustus (Giraffe Cichlid)

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Vieja maculicauda (Black Belt Cichlid)

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Parachromis motaguensis (False Yellowjacket Cichlid)

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Rocio octofasciata (Electric Blue Jack Dempsey)

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Crenicichla strigatta (Striped Pike Cichlid)

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Geophagus altifrons

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Copadichromis borleyi “Gold Fin”

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Aequidens pulcher (Blue Acara Cichlid)

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Laetacara dorsigerus (Smiling Acara)

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Herichthys carpintis (Pearlscale Cichlid)

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Amphilophus lyonsi (Pastel Tiger Cichlid)

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Vieja argentea (White Cichlid)

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Parachromis dovii (Wolf Cichlid)

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Amphilophus festae (True Red Terror)

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Hemichromis sp. Guinea I (Turquoise Head Jewel Cichlid)

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Labidochromis perlmutt

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Labeotropheus trewavasae

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Heros efaciatus (Gold Severum)

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Pseudotropheus demasoni “Pombo Rocks”

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Rocio octofasciata (Jack Dempsey)

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Pseudotropheus socolofi “Snow White”

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Nandopsis tetracanthus (Cuban Cichlid)

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Heros efasciatus (Green Severum)

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Aulonocara maulana (Bicolor Peacock)

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Nimbochromis polystigma

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Aulonocara jacobfreibergi “Otter Point”

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Hypselecara temporalis (Chocolate Cichlid)

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Pelvicachromis sacrimontis “Red Form”

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Pelvicachromis taeniatus “Moliwe”

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Vieja regani (Regans Cichlid)

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Geophagus pellegrini (Yellow Hump Eartheater)

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Amphilophus labiatus (Red Devil Cichlid)

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Herichthys bartoni (Barton’s Cichlid)

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Nandopsis haitiensis (Black Nasty Cichlid)

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Amphilophus robertsoni (Robert’s Cichlid)

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Parachromis managuensis (Jaguar Cichlid)

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Satanoperca jurupari (Demon Eartheater)

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Petenia splendida (Red Bay Snook)

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Protomelas fenestratus

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Archocentrus sp. “Honduran Red Point”

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Sciaenochromis ahli (Electric Blue Cichlid)

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Metriaclima pyrsonotos (Albino Red Top Zebra)

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Aulonocara rubescens “Ruby Red”

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Champsochromis caeruleus (Malawi Trout)

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Uaru amphiacanthoides (Triangle Cichlid)

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Pseudotropheus acei “Msuli Point”

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Protomelas steveni “Albino Taiwan Reef”

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Copadichromis borleyi (Kandango Red Fin)

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Protomelas taeniolatus (Red Empress Cichlid)

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Melanochromis joanjohnsonae

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Metriaclima pyrsonotos (Red Top Zebra)

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Aulonocara stuartgranti (Regal Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara stuartgranti is a Lake Malawian cichlid which is found along the coast between Chizi Point and Ngara.
PH: 7.5 – 8.5
Temperature: 22°C – 26°C (71°F – 79°F)
Hardness: 9 – 12 dH

Description: Aulonocara stuartgranti cichlids can reach up to 12 cm in length and are easily sexed due to [...]

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Protomelas steveni “Taiwan Reef”

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Hemichromis guttatus (Jewel Cichlid)

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Amatitlania nigrofasciata (Convict Cichlid)

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Lethrinops auritus “Gold Senga Bay”

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Heros appendiculatus (Turquoise Severum)

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Nannacara anomala (Golden Dwarf Cichlid)

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Pelvicachromis rubrolabiatus “Dikya”

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Hemichromis sp. “Moanda”

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Metriaclima estherae (Cherry Red Zebra)

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Hypsophrys nicaraguensis (Nicaragua Cichlid)

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Jordanella floridae (American Flagfish)

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Featherfin Cichlid (Cyathopharynx furcifer)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Cyathopharynx furcifer, commonly known as the Featherfin Cichlid, is endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa, where it is found around rocky, sandy areas.
PH: 8.0 – 9.0
Temperature: 24°C – 26°C (75 – 79F)
Hardness: 9 – 19 dH

Description: Cyathopharynx furcifer can reach up to 21 cm in an aquarium.  Males have an [...]

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Apistogramma Amoena

Pleasant Cichlid
Apistogramma Amoena
Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Amoena are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Rio Amazonas basin in Peru (Río Ampiyacu). They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory.
PH: 5 – 6
Temperature: 24°C – 27°C
Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH
Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf cichlid [...]

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Apistogramma Acrensis

Apistogramma Acrensis
Apistogramma Acrensis
Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Acrensis are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Rio Acre and the upper Rio Purus basins. They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory.
PH: 5 – 6
Temperature: 24°C – 27°C
Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH
Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf [...]

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Apistogramma Barlowi

Apistogramma Barlowi
Apistogramma Barlowi
Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Barlowi are found around the “Tierra típica” northwest of Pebas in northern Peru. They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to hide amongst the roots of trees.
PH: 4.5 – 6.5
Temperature: 25°C (77°F)
Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH
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Apistogramma Baenschi

Apistogramma Baenschi
Apistogramma Baenschi
Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Baenschi are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Rio Huallaga (near Tarapoto, Peru). They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory.
PH: 5.5 – 7
Temperature: 25°C (77°F)
Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH
Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf cichlid which prefers to [...]

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Apistogramma Species

Apistogramma are a dwarf cichlid from South America, most only growing to a maximum of 3 inches.
The name “Apistogramma” litterally means “irregular lateral line” which refers to the pattern on many of the Apistogramma’s, especially the females.
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Apistogramma Alacrina

Apistogramma Alacrina
Apistogramma Alacrina
Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Alacrina are found hiding in amongst the plants and leaves in rivers and ponds of the Rio Guaviare drainage. They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory.
PH: 5.5 – 6.5
Temperature: 24°C – 27°C
Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH
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Aulonocara Species

Aulonocara Species (Peacock Cichlid)

There are 22 described Aulonocara species, with many other sub-species.
All Aulonocara species are endemic to Lake Malawi.
Typical minimum sized aquarium 3ft (90cm)
Breeding – Mouth-brooding
Size – Typically males will grow no bigger than 6in (15cm) and females no bigger than 5in (12.5cm)

Aulonocara aquilonium
Aulonocara auditor
Aulonocara baenschi
Aulonocara brevinidus
Aulonocara brevirostre
Aulonocara ethelwynnae
Aulonocara gertrudae
Aulonocara guentheri
Aulonocara hansbaenschi
Aulonocara hueseri
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi
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Apistogramma Caetei

Apistogramma Caetei
Apistogramma Caetai
Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Caetei are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Rio Caete and Rio Apeu in the region of Castanhal and Braganca, northeastern Brazil. They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory.
PH: 5.5 – 7
Temperature: 24°C – 27°C
Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH
Description: [...]

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Apistogramma Brevis

Apistogramma Brevis
Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Brevis are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Uaupés River basin, Amazon River basin in Brazil, they are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory.
pH: 5.5 – 7
Temperature: 24°C – 27°C
Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH
Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf cichlid which prefers to live [...]

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Apistogramma Borellii (Umbrella cichlid)

Umbrella Cichlid
Apistogramma Borellii
Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Borellii are found hiding in amongst the plants and leaf litter of many lakes and rivers in South America, they are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory.
pH: 5.5 – 7
Temperature: 24°C – 27°C
Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH
Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf cichlids which prefers to [...]

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Apistogramma Bitaeniata

Apistogramma Bitaeniata
Apistogramma Bitaeniata
Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Bitaeniata are found hiding in amongst the leaf litter of slow to medium flowing rivers in South America, they are a bottom dwelling cichlids which are typically found in ‘black water’.
pH: 5 – 6.5
Temperature: 26°C – 32°C
Hardness: O dH – 6 dH
Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf cichlids which prefers to [...]

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Apistogramma Agassizii

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Agassizii are found hiding in amongst the plants and leaf litter of many lakes and rivers in South America, they are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory.
pH: 5.5 – 7
Temperature: 24°C – 27°C (75°F – 81°F)
Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH
Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf cichlids which prefers to live in [...]

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Apistogramma Cacatuoides (Cockatoo Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma Cacatouides are found hiding in amongst the plants and leaf litter of many lakes and rivers in South America, they are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory.
pH: 5.5 – 7
Temperature: 24°C – 27°C (75°F – 81°F)
Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH
Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf cichlids which [...]

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