Top 10 Most Popular Types of African Cichlids

With Basic Care Guide

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Souvik Nag

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01. African Peacock Cichlids

The peacock cichlids are comparatively less aggressive than their cousins. They are very colorful & dwell at the bottom of the tank.

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02. African Butterfly

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African butterfly cichlids are docile in nature & easy to take care of compared to other cichlids. They are easily distinguishable by color pattern on their body.

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03. Zebra Cichlid

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Zebra cichlids are often called zebra mbunas. Sometimes it is mistakenly called convict cichlids. But actually, convicts are from Central America.

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04. Orange Zebra

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Orange zebra cichlids are aggressive in nature & have to take precautions to keep them in a community tank. The black stripes on their orange body make them colorful

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05. Electric Blue Hap

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Hap Ahli is another name for Electric Blue Hap. The striking blue color of this fish is very eye-catching. They can cohabitate with other cichlids except for peacock cichlids.

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06. Blue Dolphin Moorii

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Blue dolphin moori is worthy enough to keep in a cichlid tank. Its body color & round head makes the tank colorful & unique. They grow up to 9-10" long.

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07. Maingano

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They are one of the rare African cichlids & absolutely worthy enough to keep in a tank. The blue stripes along with its slender body are considered electric blues mistakenly sometimes.

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08. Kribensis

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Kribensis are small cichlids. Their less aggressive nature makes you fall in love with them. They grow up to 3-4 inches maximum.

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09. Giraffe Cichlid

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Giraffe cichlids are easily distinguishable by their blue face. They grow up to 10 inches long. They need plenty of space & quality water condition. Their nitrite sensitivity is very high.

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10. Frontosa Cichlid

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Frontosa Cichlids are one of the famous cichlids that come from Lake Tanganyika.  To keep them healthy you must provide lots of protein. A stable water condition with rich dissolved oxygen is required for them.

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