2025年1月24日 · If you’re thinking of adding a cichlid or two, here are 40 species that can work well in your aquarium if you offer the right conditions. Some can be very finicky, aggressive, and otherwise hard to keep.

Many cichlids, particularly tilapia, are important food fishes, while others, such as the Cichla species, are valued game fish. The family also includes many popular freshwater aquarium fish kept by hobbyists, including the angelfish , oscars , and discus .

2024年2月25日 · Scientists estimate around 1300 species of African cichlids. All of them hail from just three lakes in east Africa: Lake Malawi, Lake Victoria, and Lake Tanganyika. The most popular aquarium species come from Lake Malawi as they’re the most colorful. African cichlids are robust, making them ideal choices for beginning aquarists.

2024年10月4日 · Cichlids are fascinating fish with lots of personality and their own unique charm. They are concentrated in specific parts of the world, like Lake Malawi in Africa. Just in Lake Malawi there are around 850 species of cichlid!

2024年3月10日 · Explore the different of cichlids, their habitats, feeding preferences, behaviors, requirements, and common to ensure the well-being of your aquatic pets. African cichlids are known for their vibrant colors and diverse species.

2023年11月24日 · There is a vast number of cichlid species, estimated to be over 1500. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but below is a list of some of the cichlid species that are kept in aquariums. This includes cichlid originating in Africa, Central America, South America, Asia, and …

2022年4月25日 · Cichlids have a bit of a bad reputation in the aquarium hobby. These colorful tropical fish are known for being aggressive, territorial, and unwilling to g

2024年8月18日 · These fish exhibit a wide range of shapes and sizes, and many species are renowned for their unique breeding behaviors, such as mouthbrooding, where parents carry their eggs or young in their mouths for protection.

2025年1月25日 · cichlid, any of more than 1,300 species of fishes of the family Cichlidae (order Perciformes), many of which are popular aquarium fishes. Cichlids are primarily freshwater fishes and are found in tropical America, mainland Africa and Madagascar, and southern Asia.

2018年9月18日 · Cichlids (Cichlidae) are some of the most beautiful fish in the aquarium world, but they are also known for their aggression. Learn how to properly care for these amazing fish.