Quick summary The Polar Parrot Cichlid is a hardy, moderately peaceful hybrid suited to intermediate keepers who can provide a 200+ litre tank, stable warm water, and cichlid-appropriate tankmates. It’s not ideal for total beginners or small setups, and if you’re hoping to breed it, be aware fertility is often low, especially in males. In…
Quick summary The Chocolate Cichlid is a good fit if you have a large tank (350 litres or more) and want a big, intelligent South American cichlid with a relatively peaceful temperament compared to relatives like Oscars or Red Devils. It’s rated moderate difficulty, so it suits aquarists with some experience who can manage its…
Quick summary The Yellow Lab is a hardy, easy to breed African cichlid that makes a great entry point into the hobby thanks to its relatively peaceful temperament, but it still needs a spacious 200+ litre tank with rocky hiding spots, stable hard alkaline water, and other similarly mild-mannered Mbuna as tank mates. It’s not…
Quick summary The Festive Cichlid is a good match for intermediate aquarists with at least a 200 litre planted tank, offering a peaceful, hardy cichlid that adapts well to a range of water conditions and breeds readily once paired. It’s not ideal for beginners or small community tanks, since it needs soft, stable water, plenty…
Quick summary The Keyhole Cichlid is a hardy, peaceful cichlid that’s great for beginners and community tanks, thanks to its easygoing temperament and undemanding care needs. It can be shy, so provide plenty of plants and hiding spots, and avoid pairing it with aggressive or boisterous tank mates. In this guide: Introduction Quick Stats Appearance…
Quick summary The Flowerhorn Cichlid is a large, strikingly colourful hybrid best suited to committed keepers who can provide a spacious tank (280 litres minimum), heavy filtration, and a species-only setup due to its intense aggression. If you want an interactive fish that recognises its owner and don’t mind the significant space, maintenance, and tank…
Quick summary The Umbrella Dwarf Cichlid is an easy, beginner-friendly dwarf cichlid that tolerates cooler unheated tanks and a broad range of water parameters, making it more forgiving than most Apistogramma species. It suits a modest 60-litre planted aquarium with peaceful community fish, though breeding it successfully requires moderate experience. In this guide: Introduction Quick…
Quick summary Macmaster’s Dwarf Cichlid is a stunning but moderately challenging fish best suited to keepers who can provide soft, acidic water and a well-decorated tank of at least 75 litres with plenty of caves and cover. It’s a great choice if you’re ready to fine-tune water chemistry and enjoy fascinating breeding behaviour, but less…
Quick summary The Three-striped Dwarf Cichlid is a stunning but moderately challenging fish best suited to hobbyists with some prior experience, since it needs soft, acidic water and a carefully planted 60+ litre tank to truly thrive. If you can maintain stable water chemistry, it rewards you with brilliant colours and fascinating breeding behaviour. In…
Quick summary The Hongsloi Dwarf Cichlid is a colourful, moderately easy-to-keep species best suited to aquarists with some prior fishkeeping experience, since it needs warm, soft, acidic water and a well-structured, well-cycled tank to thrive. It’s not ideal for complete beginners, but anyone comfortable with basic water chemistry and community tank care should be well…