Lake Malawi

Endemic to Lake Malawi where there exist two principal colour forms. The ‘sulphur head’ variant inhabits West Reef and Eccles Reef, close to Makanjila Point in the southeastern part of the lake, while the form often referred to by the subspecific name A. m. kandeensis is known only from Kande Is...

Taiwan Reef cichlids are gorgeous looking Haps and will surely be the talk of your tank! This stunning Hap is commonly seen around Taiwanee reef just off of Chizumulu Island in lake Malawi. Taiwan Reef cichlids are a late bloomer, but once they fully mature they will be one of the stars of your t...

Blue Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara nyassae) is the most classic Tanganyikan cichlid species. This communal cichlid grows to a larger size than most other cichlids that inhabit the massive rift lake, where it is widespread in the northern region. The Burundi Frontosa boasts distinctive black and whi...

RED PEACOCK CICHLID (Aulonocara jacobfreibergi) is a species of haplochromine cichlid fish endemic  is a long time favourite in the freshwater aquarium hobby. Native to Lake Malawi in East Africa, this species is extremely colourful, especially as it approaches adulthood. Males are the most colou...

The Red Empress Protomelas taeniolatus (previously Haplochromis taeniolatus) is very dazzling in its adult male colors. It is an endemic species found only in Lake Malawi, Africa, but there are a number of color variations depending on where in the lake they originate. The females however are not...

Placidochromis phenochilus Placidochromis phenochilus  is a long time favourite in the freshwater aquarium hobby. is a species of cichlid endemic to the northern parts of Lake Malawi . Males are the most colourful sex, but females are also very colourful. Both sexes have generous blue facial and ...

The Yellow Cichlid (Neolamprologus leleupi), also known as the Orange Cichlid, is a small and very active rock-dwelling cichlid that is native to the southern shoreline areas of Lake Tanganyika in Africa. It is extremely popular in the aquarium hobby. In the wild, it spawns on rocks. Its entire b...

An intriguing variety of peacock cichlid, growing to approximately 5 inches, they are valued for their albinism including red eyes and red tinged bodies. As with other peacock cichlids they benefit from a rocky, sandy set-up around which they can socialise, challenge for territory and engage in b...

OB Compressiceps (Dimidiochromis compressiceps) Max Size: 10″ Diet: omnivore Average Purchase Size: juvenile approximately 2”, adult approximately 4”+ We can not guarantee males in our juvenile Cichlids. Photo is not an actual photograph of the item you will be receiving, it is just a representa...

The Livingston's Cichlid (Nimbochromis livingstonii) is from the inshore areas of the African rift lake, Lake Malawi. They grow to about 10" (males) and 8" (females), have a tall laterally compressed body and a large mouth for the overall size of the fish. Livingston's Cichlid patrol the sandy in...

The Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara moorii) is a deep water Tanganyikan species that grows to a larger size than most other cichlids that inhabit the massive rift lake. It inhabits dim, deep, still waters in the lake and prefers these same conditions in the aquarium. While most Blue Dolphin  are ...

The Zebra Obliquidens Cichlid, Haplochromis latifasciata, originates from Lake Kyoga and Lake Newampasa in Uganda, Africa. There is quite a bit of confusion regarding the identification of this fish and the Zebra Obliquidens Cichlid is often classified and referred to interchangeably as (Astatoti...

The Red Zebra, Metriaclima estherae, has solid yellow-orange coloration, and males may show a faint blue sheen. They are one of the most popular cichlids exported due to their bright color and lively behavior. Malawian and Victorian cichlids are similar in care and temperament, leading to fish f...

Aristochromis christyi    The Malawi Hawk Cichlid (Aristochromis christyi) is a unique predator in Lake Malawi. Growing to around twelve inches in length, this uncommon species is among the largest cichlids in this ecosystem and is highly adapted for preying upon the many smaller mbuna and utaka ...

BI-COLOUR CICHLID (Aulonocara stuartgranti ) is a long time favourite in the freshwater aquarium hobby. Native to Peru and Ecuador, this species is extremely colourful, especially as it approaches adulthood. Males are the most colourful sex, but females are also very colourful. Both sexes have ge...

The Venustus Nimbochromis venustus (previously Haplochromis venustus) is a popular aquarium cichlid. This is a big fish that can grow close to 10 inches in the aquarium. The impressive size along with its interesting behaviour and handsome colour pattern make it a favourite among cichlid lovers. ...