The 10 biggest cichlids
The 10 biggest cichlids Copyright © Natasha Khardina Mary Bailey runs the rule over her top ten heavyweights in the cichlid division! Some cichlids are huge and many outsize species make great pets as they respond to their owner and show great

Rift Lake Cichlid questions (MANY, as i am new to the species).
I recently inherited a 20 gallon tank from a neighbor that moved. I do not know the type of Cichlids that I have, nor do I know much about the species. I am familair with fish in general, as I have had tanks with 'easy' fish for years... I understand

New species of Danakilia cichlid
New species of Danakilia cichlid I want everyone to notice the names in bold BOTH of them will be speaking at FOTAS 2011!! As you can see these are not cupcake speakers This is the real deal. Enjoy! Copyright © Giuseppe De Marchi A second

Species Profile Jaguar cichlid
Jaguar Cichlid Parachromis managuense Scientific Name: Parachromis managuense Common Name: Jaguar Cichlid Family: Cichlidae Species Type: Central American Cichlids Size: 18" for males and 14" for females. Side note: If jaguars

Species Profile Discus Cichlid
Discus Cichlid. Scientific Name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus Common Name: Discus Family: Cichlidae Species Type: South American Cichlid Maximum Size: 8" Most in a aquarium will reach between 6-8" in length and there height ca

Species Profile: Kenyi Cichlid (Metriaclima lombardoi)
Kenyi Cichlid Scientific Name(s): Metriaclima lombardoi Common Name(s): Kenyi Origin: Mbenji Island and Nkhomo Reef both from Lake Malawi. Family: Cichlidae Species Type: African Cichlid Maximum Size: 6 inches Life Span: 10+

Species profile Red Tiger Cichlid
Red Tiger cichlid Synonyms: Parachromis motaguense Common Name: Red Tiger cichlid Family: Cichlidae Maximum size: 8 to10" for females and 12" for males Life span: 10+ years Originates from: Central America. Honduras, Atlantic

SPECIES PROFILE: NEOLAMPROLOGUS LONGIOR (LEMON CICHLID)
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lamprologus lelupi longior COMMON NAME: Lemon Cichlid, lelupi ORIGIN: Africa FAMILY: Cichlidae SPECIES TYPE: African Cichlid MAXIMUM SIZE: 4 inches, males are usually larger.males also have elongated pelvic, dorsal and anal

Species Profile- Convict cichlid "Cichlasoma" (Archocentrus) nigrofasc
Scientific Name(s): Cryptoheros nigrofasciatus, Archocentrus nigrofasciatus, Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum, Heros nigrofasciatus Common Name(s): Convict Cichlid, Black Convict Cichlid, Zebra Cichlid, Pink Convict Cichlid, Calico Convict Cichlid, Marble

SPECIES PROFILE: NEOLAMPROLOGUS BRICHARDI (FAIRY CICHLID)
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lamprologus savoryi elongatus, L. brichardi COMMON NAME: Brichardi, Princess Cichlid, Lyretail lamprologus, Fairy Cichlid ORIGIN: Africa FAMILY: Cichlidae SPECIES TYPE: Neolamprologus MAXIMUM SIZE: 4 inches LIFE SPAN:

Species Profile-Oscar Cichlid (Astronotus) ocellatus
Species Profile-Oscar Cichlid (Astronotus) ocellatus Scientific Name(s): Astronotus ocellatus, Acara ocellatus, Cychla rubroocellata, Hydrogonus ocellatus, Lobotes ocellatus Common Name(s): Oscar Fish, Common Oscar, Red Oscar, Tiger Oscar, Red

PIKE CICHLID
HI EVERYONE IM NEW TO THE FISH WORLD I STAY IN LAS VEGAS AND I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT PIKE CICHLIDS? IF SO PLEASE SHARE INFO THANKS

My 125gal Cryotocara Moorii Blue Dolphin Tank
This is my Blue Dolphin tank, their are 8 adults, two large males and the rest females but a possible smaller male. Lots of babies in this tank. I had like 60 but now I see only like 25 are left. Stil a good #.. The main big male is on top. I just

SPECIES PROFILE: SPATHODUS MARLIERI (PLAIN GOBY CICHLID)
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Spathodus Marlieri COMMON NAME: Goby Cichlid ORIGIN: Africa FAMILY: Cichlidae SPECIES TYPE: Spathodus MAXIMUM SIZE: 3-3.5 Inches LIFE SPAN: 8-12 Years HABITAT: (Endemic) to Lake Tanganyika in rocky out croppings with

Species Profile Mayan Cichlid (Cichlasoma urophthalmus)
The Mayan Cichlid Scientific Name: Cichlasoma urophthalmus Common Name(s): Mayan Cichlid, Orange Tiger, Mexican Mojarra Origin: Along the Atlantic slope of Central American Family: Cichlidae. Subfamily: Cichlasomatinae Species Type: