Field Guide

Cichlids

Cichlids are one of the most diverse families in the freshwater hobby. Browse by region below.

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Natural-history-style illustration of the Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare).

South American Cichlids

Rams, Apistogramma, Angelfish and more
Natural-history-style illustration of the Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus).

Central American Cichlids

Oscar, Jack Dempsey, Convict and more
Natural-history-style illustration of the Yellow Lab (Labidochromis caeruleus).

African Cichlids

Mbuna, Haplochromis, shell dwellers
Natural-history-style illustration of the Flowerhorn Cichlid (Cichlasomatinae hybrid (no formal binomial name)).

Hybrid Cichlids

Flowerhorn, Polar Parrot and more