Current Category African Cichlids- Misc

ASTATOTILAPIA BROWNAE 4.5CM
	A mouthbrooding species from Lake Victoria.  The colourful males can be aggressive when breeding, so adults should be provided with plenty of hiding places.  A hardy and robust species, growing to about 12cm.  Many Lake Victorian species are considered threatened in the wild, after Nile Perch were introduced to the lake with devasting effects on the indigenous Cichlids.

ASTATOTILAPIA BURTONI 4.5CM
	Mainly found in riverine habitats, but also in some lakes including Lake Tanganyika, the Burtoni is a hardy, easily kept species.  A mouthbrooder, it breeds readily and the females exercise good parental care.  The more colourful males grow to about 12cm, females remain smaller.

ASTATOTILAPIA LATIFASCIATA 4.5CM
	This is a very distinctive mouthbrooder from Lake Kyoga in Uganda.  Females are an attractive yellow or silver with bold black bars, the males are similar, but red as well.  A hardy species that grows to about 14cm.

HUMPHEAD CICHLID 4CM
	The Humphead is also known as African Blockhead or Lionhead.  As this fish grows, it develops a distinctive large hump on its head, particularly on the males.  The Humphead is hardy and easy to care for, and is not fussy about water conditions or diet.  Males grow to 11-12cm, females remain smaller.

RED FOREST JEWEL 4CM
	A very robust fish that is very hardy, adaptable and when in breeding condition, unbelievably red with blue spangles.  When not spawning, the redness can vary from brick red to vivid red, depending on the fish’s mood and condition.  Best kept with other species of similar size or larger.  Males grow to about 12cm, females remain smaller.

KRIBENSIS 3CM
	Kribensis are one of the most popular dwarf cichlids for community aquaria.  Both sexes are very colourful, particularly the females when they are in breeding condition.  They readily breed and raise fry in a planted community aquarium, laying their eggs in a cave-like shelter such as under a rock or driftwood.  Native to West Africa, males grow to about 9cm, females to about 7cm.

KRIBENSIS 4CM
	Kribensis are one of the most popular dwarf cichlids for community aquaria.  Both sexes are very colourful, particularly the females when they are in breeding condition.  They readily breed and raise fry in a planted community aquarium, laying their eggs in a cave-like shelter such as under a rock or driftwood.  Native to West Africa, males grow to about 9cm, females to about 7cm.

KRIBENSIS 5CM
	Kribensis are one of the most popular dwarf cichlids for community aquaria.  Both sexes are very colourful, particularly the females when they are in breeding condition.  They readily breed and raise fry in a planted community aquarium, laying their eggs in a cave-like shelter such as under a rock or driftwood.  Native to West Africa, males grow to about 9cm, females to about 7cm.

ALBINO KRIBENSIS 3.5CM
	The albino form of this popular species displays a rich golden colour.  They readily breed and raise fry in a planted community aquarium, laying their eggs in a cave-like shelter such as under a rock or driftwood.  Males grow to about 9cm, females to about 7cm.

PARATILAPIA POLLENI 4.5CM
	The Polleni is native to the eastern half of Madagascar.  Mature fish are very attractive with black bodies adorned with numerous small white spots.  It is a large robust species with a strong appetite, tankmates should be of similar size and hardy  nature.  Males can grow to about 25cm, females remain smaller.

PUNDAMILIA NYEREREI 4.5CM

The Nyererei inhabits rocky areas of Lake Victoria and has a number of geographic variations.  It is a hardy undemanding fish but can be territorial, so provide some hiding places.  Males are easily noticed by their brighter colours, these can vary depending on the fish's mood.  Maximum size is about 10-11cm.  Many Lake Victorian species are considered threatened in the wild, after Nile Perch were introduced to the lake with devasting effects on its indigenous Cichlids.

XYSTICHROMIS PHYTOPHAGUS 4.5CM
	Native to Lake Victoria, this is a hardy mouthbrooder with no special requirements.  Males are easily identified by their bright colour.  Colour can vary greatly, depending on the fish's mood.  Grows to about 12cm.  Many Lake Victorian species are considered threatened in the wild, after Nile Perch were introduced to the lake with devasting effects on the indigenous Cichlids.