The "King of the Aquarium." 50+ named strains. Demanding parameters, premium pricing.
Standard, Koi, Marble, Black Lace, Albino, Veil. The other South American centerpiece.
Dwarf cichlids. Cacatuoides, Agassizii, Borellii, Macmasteri. Color, character, manageable size.
German Blue Ram, Bolivian Ram, Electric Blue Ram. Peaceful dwarf cichlids.
Mid-size SA peaceful cichlids.
Tiger, Albino, Red. Personality fish, 12-inch adults, 75g+ tank.
Eartheater cichlids. Tapajos, Surinamensis, Sveni. Sand-sifting beauties.
Yellow Lab, Auratus, Demasoni, Red Zebra. African Rift Lake rock dwellers.
Named lineages: OB, Eureka Red, Ruby Red, Sunshine, Strawberry. Brilliant colors.
Electric Blue Ahli, Red Empress, Borleyi. Larger Malawi predators.
Frontosa, Tropheus, Julidochromis, Cyprichromis, Shell-Dwellers. Lake Tanganyika diversity.
Central American hardy cichlids. Convict, Firemouth, Salvini.
Larger CA predators. 100g+ aggressive cichlid tanks.
14-inch Central American beasts. Personality + size.
West African dwarfs. Pulcher, Taeniatus, Subocellatus.
The three cichlid hobbies do not mix:
Mixing across regions requires water-chemistry compromise that satisfies neither side. Pick a region, learn it, then expand.
Each species has its own deep care guide with photos, parameters, diet, compatibility, breeding notes, common diseases, and a 4-question FAQ. Vendor listings live alongside the educational content.