The Cichlid family encompasses a wide range of popular tropical species. Cichlids vary greatly in shape, size, color, breeding habits and temperament. The more popular varieties include the Oscar and Jack Dempsey, as well as smaller cichlids such as Rams and Apistrogrammas. Cichlids are territorial and need room to stake out their space in the tank. Many of the African Rift Lake cichlids prefer rocks, caves, and stony hiding places in their tank. Some cichlids will uproot plants so plan on a deep gravel bed. Many cichlids such as the Convicts will burrow into the gravel during breeding times. Rift Lake cichlids require hard , alkaline water. American cichlids prefer softer less alkaline water.
Blue Ramirezi
Can be kept in community aquarium with fish of its own size -more aggressive behavior. Average water conditions -pH 6.5 to 7.0. Temperature -75 to 78 degrees F. Egglayer, swims at all ranges and in pairs, enjoys planted and rocky aquarium.
Cichlid Flakes, Cichlid Bites, Cichlid T.E.N. Medium Pellet, Total Tropical Flake Food, Freeze-Dried Plankton (supplement).
Common Silver Angel
Can be kept in community aquarium with fish of its own size -‘more aggressive behavior, Average water conditions -pH 6.5 to 7.0, Temperature -75 to 78 degrees F, Egglayer, swims at all ranges and in pairs, enjoys planted and rocky aquarium,
Cichlid Flakes, Cichlid Bites, Cichlid T.E.N. Medium Pellet, Total Tropical Flake Food, Freeze-Dried Plankton (supplement).
Discus Fish
Hard to keep in community aquarium Water conditions pH 6.5 Temperature 84 to 86 degrees F. Egglayer, swims at all ranges, enjoys densely planted aquarium.
Total Tropical Flake Food, Cichlid Bites, Cichlid T.E.N. Medium Pellet, Cichlid Flakes
Dwarf Flag Cichlid
Can be kept in community aquarium with fish of its own size -more aggressive behavior. Average water conditions -pH 6.5 to 7.0. Temperature -75 to 78 degrees F. Egglayer, swims at all ranges and in pairs, enjoys planted and rocky aquarium.
Cichlid Flakes, Cichlid Bites, Cichlid T.E.N. Medium Pellet, Total Tropical Flake Food, Freeze-Dried Plankton (supplement).
Festivum
Can be kept in community aquarium with fish of its own size -more aggressive behavior. Average water conditions -pH 7.0 to 7.5. Temperature -75 to 78 degrees F. Egglayer, swims at all ranges and in pairs, enjoys planted and rocky aquarium.
Cichlid Flakes, Cichlid Bites, Cichlid T.E.N. Medium Pellet, Total Tropical Flake Food, Freeze-Dried Plankton (supplement).
Fire Mouth (Meeki) ..
Due to its size and aggressive behavior, should not be kept in community aquarium but only with fish of its own temperament and size range. Average water conditions ~.5 to 7.0. Temperature -75 to 78 degrees F. Egglayer, swims at all ranges and in pairs, enjoys planted and rocky aquarium.
Cichlid Bites, Cichlid T.E.N.
Large Pellet. Freeze-Dried Krill (supplement), Freeze-
Dried Plankton (supplement).
Gold Severum
Can be kept in community aquarium with fish of its own size -more aggressive behavior. Average water conditions- pH 7.0 to 7.5. Temperature -75 to 78 degrees F. Egglayer, swims at all ranges and in pairs. enjoys planted and rocky aquarium.
Cichlid Flakes, Cichlid Bites, Cichlid T.E.N. Medium Pellet, Total Tropical Flake Food, Freeze-Dried Plankton (supplement).
Red Oscar
Due to its size and aggressive behavior, should not be kept in community aquarium but only with fish of its own temperament and size range. Average water conditions- pH 6.5 to 7.0. Temperature -75 to 78 degrees F. Egglayer, swims at all ranges and in pairs, enjoys planted and rocky aquarium.
Cichlid Bites, Cichlid T.E.N.
Large Pellet. Freeze-Dried Krill (supplement), Freeze-
Dried Plankton (supplement).