Species

Protomelas annectens

A curious Lake Malawi cichlid that hunts by following disturbances in the sand.

Alcolapia alcalicus

A cichlid from one of Earth's most inhospitable lakes, built to survive where almost nothing else can.

Congochromis dimidiatus

A compact Congo dwarf cichlid that pairs for life and raises its young together.

Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi

A rarely traded Congo mouthbrooder with personality that far outweighs its small size.

Julidochromis regani

A Lake Tanganyika cichlid that mates for life and parents cooperatively.

Apistogramma commbrae

A cool-water dwarf cichlid with a tell-tale double spot and surprising monogamy.

Archocentrus septemfasciatus

A feisty Costa Rican cichlid that punches well above its weight at spawning time.

Paretroplus maculatus

A rare Malagasy cichlid that rewards patient keepers with real personality.

Satanoperca jurupari

A sand-sifting cichlid that's far more peaceful than its name suggests

Ectodus descampsii

A shy, sand-dwelling Tanganyikan cichlid that needs its own kind to feel secure.

Aequidens diadema

A compact blackwater cichlid from the wild heart of the Amazon and Orinoco.

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

The regal centerpiece fish that rewards patient, attentive fishkeepers.

Pterophyllum leopoldi

The smallest wild angelfish, with a bold Roman nose and surprising attitude.

Geophagus pellegrini

A rarely traded Colombian eartheater with a warm yellow wash and a gentle disposition.

Geophagus proximus

A sand-sifting cichlid that's gentler than its 'aggressive' label suggests.

Geophagus steindachneri

A harem-forming eartheater with a complex personality and mouthbrooding surprises.

Astatotilapia calliptera

A mouthbrooding generalist from Malawi with real personality to spare.

Sciaenochromis ahli

A brilliantly blue Lake Malawi predator that stays surprisingly peaceful in a community.

Neolamprologus brichardi

A Lake Tanganyika cichlid that raises its young as a multigenerational family group.

Ophthalmotilapia ventralis

A Lake Tanganyika mouthbrooder with famously elaborate fin lure breeding tricks.

Thorichthys meeki

The cichlid that turns its fiery throat into a threat display.

Laetacara curviceps

A shy, peaceful dwarf cichlid that earns its 'smiling' nickname with gentle charm.

Mesonauta festivus

A gentle South American cichlid with a bold diagonal stripe and surprising breeding devotion.

Mesonauta guyanae

A gentle Amazonian cichlid that brings calm elegance to the community tank.

Mesonauta insignis

A shy Amazonian cichlid often hiding behind its more famous cousin's name.

Aulonocara stuartgranti

A Lake Malawi peacock that shifts color by geography, blue in the north, yellow in the south.

Amphilophus flaveolus

A rare Nicaraguan crater-lake cichlid, living proof of evolution in action.

Cyphotilapia gibberosa

A deep-water Lake Tanganyika cichlid with a signature forehead hump and unusual social grace.

A compact, peaceful eartheater that's criminally overlooked in the hobby.

A sand-sifting cichlid from the Tocantins that's far calmer than its reputation suggests.

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

A jewel-like dwarf cichlid that rewards patient, attentive keepers.

Petenia splendida

A big-mouthed Central American predator that's surprisingly manageable for dedicated beginners.

Nimbochromis venustus

The Lake Malawi cichlid that hunts by playing dead

Thorichthys aureus

A Central American cichlid with electric blue shimmer and real personality to match.

Alcolapia grahami

A cichlid from one of Earth's most extreme lakes, built to survive where others cannot.

Andinoacara rivulatus

A bold, beautiful cichlid that will absolutely rearrange your community tank.