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African 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: 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. [...]

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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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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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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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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Neolamprologus signatus

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Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi (Nichol’s Dwarf Mouthbrooder)

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Labidochromis caeruleus (Electric Yellow)

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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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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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Gobiocichla ethelwynnae (Cross River Goby Cichlid)

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Cyphotilapia frontosa (Frontosa)

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Neolamprologus brichardi (Princess Cichlid)

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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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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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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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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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Melanochromis auratus

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Nanochromis parilus (Blue Congo 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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Steatocranus tinanti (Buffalo Head Cichlid)

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Nimbochromis venustus (Giraffe Cichlid)

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Copadichromis borleyi “Gold Fin”

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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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Pseudotropheus demasoni “Pombo Rocks”

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Pseudotropheus socolofi “Snow White”

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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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Pelvicachromis sacrimontis “Red Form”

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Protomelas fenestratus

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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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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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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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Lethrinops auritus “Gold Senga Bay”

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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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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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