African Cichlids

In recent years this group of fish have become very popular indeed. there are several disticint areas to this section of fishkeeping. Some Live in rivers whilst others live in huge lakes in the E African Rift Valley. All of them require a unique aquarium setup to be seen at their best.

A guide to keeping the fish from

Lake Malawi.

• The Lake. All about the Lake.
• Setting up a Malawi Tank
• Food and Feeding
• Health
• Breeding
• The Fish

Lake Tanganyika.

Cypochromis, Photo by Tom Hammond

• The Lake. All about the Lake.
• Setting up a Tanganyikan aquarium.
• Food and Feeding.
• Health.
• Breeding.
• The Fish.

Lake Victoria.

Haplochromis obliquidens..
Photo By: Greg DeGreef

• The Lake. All about the Lake.
• Setting up a Victorian aquarium.
• Food and Feeding.
• Health.
• Breeding.
• The Fish.

Non-Rift Valley Cichlids.

Chromidatilapia guentheri
Photo By: Greg DeGreef

• Habitats.
• Setting up a an aquarium.
• Food and Feeding.
• Health.
• Breeding.
• The Fish.