Fish Profiles | Firemouth Cichlids

Fish Profiles | Firemouth Cichlids

Cichlidae

The Firemouth Cichlid can be added to a South American Cichlid aquarium. They are one of the least aggressive type of Cichlid. House them in community aquariums with similar sized, non-aggressive tropical freshwater fish.

Video | Vibrant Assorted Cichlids Swimming in Aquariums

Video | Vibrant Assorted Cichlids Swimming in Aquariums

Cichlidae

There are over 1,000 species of Malawi cichlids, each adapted to different niches within the lake's ecosystem. They exhibit a wide range of behaviors, including complex breeding habits where some species are mouthbrooders, carrying their eggs and young in their mouths for protection.

Video | Malawi Cichlids Shoaling in a Rock-Filled Aquarium

Video | Malawi Cichlids Shoaling in a Rock-Filled Aquarium

Aquariums

Dive into the mesmerizing world of stunning Malawi cichlids as they shoal gracefully in a beautifully designed rock-filled aquarium! This captivating video showcases the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of these exotic fish, as they swim harmoniously among an array of natural rock formations.

Black "Fish" Friday | Duboisi Cichlid

Black "Fish" Friday | Duboisi Cichlid

Announcements
Congratulations on finding the seventh of our limited-time-only BLACK FRIDAY deals! The Duboisi Cichlid, also known as the White Spotted Cichlid or Tropheus duboisi, is a vibrant and fascinating species of African Cichlid. 
Black "Fish" Friday | Black Angelfish

Black "Fish" Friday | Black Angelfish

Angelfish

Congratulations on finding the sixth of our limited-time-only BLACK FRIDAY deals! Angelfish are egg layers but struggle with parental care, so are not easy to breed without a hatchery or separate breeding tank.

Black "Fish" Friday Deals | Black Ram Cichlid

Black "Fish" Friday Deals | Black Ram Cichlid

Announcements
Congratulations on finding the third of our limited-time-only BLACK FRIDAY deals! Black Ram Cichlids are highly sought after variants of South American rams that often retail at much higher cost than the more common blue and Bolivian variants.
Fish Profiles: Oscar Cichlids

Fish Profiles: Oscar Cichlids

Cichlidae
Oscar cichlids are egg layers, known to be protective of their brood. Pairs are known to select and clean generally flattened horizontal or vertical surfaces on which to lay their 1,000 to 3,000 eggs.
What is a Blackwater Aquarium?

What is a Blackwater Aquarium?

Aquariums
While many brackish aquariums do give the appearance of a blackwater habitat, the phrase 'blackwater' simply refers to a type of freshwater aquarium that is characterized by its tinted, tea-colored water.
Fantasy Fish AI: Fancy Cichlid

Fantasy Fish AI: Fancy Cichlid

Cichlids
This time around we asked AI to "show me an African cichlid cross-bred with a fancy goldfish swimming in an aquarium" and this is what we got. African Cichlids are hugely popular, as are fancy goldfish.
Fantasy Fish AI: Golden (Blue) Acara

Fantasy Fish AI: Golden (Blue) Acara

Cichlidae
This time around we asked AI to create an image of "create a blue acara cichlid with golden scales swimming in an aquarium" and this is what we got. We would get many requests in the shop for "golden" fish.