American Cichlid Tank Setup
american cichlid tank setup
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550 Gram Original GRAND SUMO Flower Horn Fish Food Also 4 Cichlid & Large Fish $33.99 |
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550 Gram Original GRAND SUMO Flower Horn Fish Food Also 4 Cichlid & Large Fish $33.99 |
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Herichthys carpintis Pearlscale Cichlid – Juvenile $9.99 Often confused with the Texas Cichlid, this fish has speckles that are smaller and appear more green, rather than blue like the Texas Cichlid. However, the Pearlscale shares a similar temperament. These fish are fine with other Central American cichlids, but they will not tolerate other Pearlscale or Texas cichlids. A large tank with ample swimming room and rocks for hiding is perfect. As for diet, this fish is actually an herbivore, so a good veggie flake, along with the occasional fresh vegetable matter will be a great diet. Every so often, some frozen meaty food would be ok, but not on a regular basis. This fish may develop a nuchal hump on its head as they mature. |
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Aequidens rivulatus Green Terror Cichlid – Small $6.99 This beautiful South American cichlid makes up for its temperament with its fantastic green-blue speckles throughout its body. The Green Terror Cichlid has an interesting pattern of iridescent green-blue stripes and speckles on its face as well. The finnage is long and tipped in orange. Males develop a large bump on their head. As their name would suggest, the Green Terror can be quite aggressive. Its large adult size also makes it a tough fish to keep. For tankmates, while young, any other South American cichilds of similar temperament will do fine. With full-sized adults, it is best to keep them in a pair, one pair to a 100+ gallon tank. Be sure to pair Green Terrors at a young age. Older males and females are less likely to form bonds and will hassle each other. As for tank decor, they like a typical cichlid decorating scheme, lots of rockwork, caves, and plenty of open-swimming room. Plants will most likely be uprooted and torn apart. The Green Terror will accept a variety of foods including a well-balanced cichlid flake or hearty pellet. Frozen meaty foods will also be appreciated. They are relatively easy to breed. They are substrate spawners and both male and female will care for the eggs and fry. |
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Hemichromis lifalilli Red Forest Jewel Cichlid $9.99 The Jewel Cichlid hails from rivers and tributaries of the Congo basin. It is quite aggressive for its size. It is attractive, with a bright red-orange coloration and rows of iridescent blue-green spots along the flanks and a black spot on each gill and side. Because of its aggression level, they are unsuitable for community aquaria with small or very docile fish. The water quality for keeping the Jewel cichild is similar to South American requirements, slightly soft with low pH, despite its West African origins. Jewels may be fed a balanced diet of flake, pellets, spirulina, and meaty frozen foods on occasion. They require plenty of cover in their decor, plants and driftwood work well. They keep a large territory, so be sure they have ample room in your tank, or territoriality issues may arise. |
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Herichthys bartoni Barton’s Cichlid – Small $16.99 A male in breeding dress is absolutely stunning: Jet-black on the bottom half, and bright white over the dorsal. They are normally tan-green with sparkling scales and a pattern of irregular black spots along the mid-line. This species is very, very aggressive with its own kind. Keep only a male and a female together, if already an established pair. Other Central American cichlids should make fine tankmates. Tank decor can be simple, rocks, wood, and caves. Provide for them a diet rich in vegetable matter as well as occasional frozen foods and staple flake and pellet. This species is a substrate spawner. |
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Hemichromis elongatus Banded Jewel Cichlid $14.99 Originating from rivers from Guinea to Angola in Western Africa, Hemichromis elongatus is similar to other jewel cichlids H. fasciatus and H. frempongi, which are predatory jewels. It is attractive, with golden brown or olive coloration with black bars from the eyes to the base of the tail. A magenta spot decorates each gill plate. Despite the fact that this is an African fish, the water quality for keeping Jewel cichilds is very similar to South American requirements, slightly soft with low pH. Jewels need a balanced diet of flake, pellets, and meaty frozen foods for good health and color. They require plenty of cover in their decor, plants, wood and caves work well. They keep a large territory, so be sure they have ample room in your tank, or aggression may ensue. This is a predatory species, and small fish will not be safe in the same aquarium. Choose tankmates that will be large enough not to become prey, and tough enough to handle some prodding. |
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Firemouth Cichlid Small (1-1.5 Length) $3.99 Firemouth Cichlid The Firemouth Cichlid is a beauthiful pearlescent blue cichlid with bright red throat and underbelly in which they get their name. The Firemouth Cichlid is a peaceful cichlid but can be territorial especially during breeding. The males tend to have a more pointed dorsal and anal fin as well as being more brightly colored. It is recommended that the tank have designated areas separated by piles of rocks or groups of plants in which to hide. They also do best in sandy or fine substrates. |
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Firemouth Cichlid Medium (1.5-2 Length) $4.99 Firemouth Cichlid The Firemouth Cichlid is a beauthiful pearlescent blue cichlid with bright red throat and underbelly in which they get their name. The Firemouth Cichlid is a peaceful cichlid but can be territorial especially during breeding. The males tend to have a more pointed dorsal and anal fin as well as being more brightly colored. It is recommended that the tank have designated areas separated by piles of rocks or groups of plants in which to hide. They also do best in sandy or fine substrates. |
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Firemouth Cichlid Large (2-3 Length) $5.99 Firemouth Cichlid The Firemouth Cichlid is a beauthiful pearlescent blue cichlid with bright red throat and underbelly in which they get their name. The Firemouth Cichlid is a peaceful cichlid but can be territorial especially during breeding. The males tend to have a more pointed dorsal and anal fin as well as being more brightly colored. It is recommended that the tank have designated areas separated by piles of rocks or groups of plants in which to hide. They also do best in sandy or fine substrates. |
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Firemouth Cichlid XL (3-4 Length) $10.99 Firemouth Cichlid The Firemouth Cichlid is a beauthiful pearlescent blue cichlid with bright red throat and underbelly in which they get their name. The Firemouth Cichlid is a peaceful cichlid but can be territorial especially during breeding. The males tend to have a more pointed dorsal and anal fin as well as being more brightly colored. It is recommended that the tank have designated areas separated by piles of rocks or groups of plants in which to hide. They also do best in sandy or fine substrates. |
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Blue Peacock Cichlid Small (1-1.5 Length) $8.99 Blue Peacock Cichlid The Blue Peacock Cichlid is a very popular cichlid due to its brilliant blue coloration and ease of care. The male of this species tends to be more colorful than the female and displays the egg spots typical of male peacocks on the anal fin. The Blue Peacock Cichlid is not an overly aggressive species but if kept in too small of an aquarium with several other cichlids they can be territorial. They generally do well in a community tank with other peacocks and peaceful mid-sized fish and several hiding spots. |
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Blue Peacock Cichlid Medium (1.5-2 Length) $9.99 Blue Peacock Cichlid The Blue Peacock Cichlid is a very popular cichlid due to its brilliant blue coloration and ease of care. The male of this species tends to be more colorful than the female and displays the egg spots typical of male peacocks on the anal fin. The Blue Peacock Cichlid is not an overly aggressive species but if kept in too small of an aquarium with several other cichlids they can be territorial. They generally do well in a community tank with other peacocks and peaceful mid-sized fish and several hiding spots. |
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Iodotropheus sprengerae Rusty Cichlid – Juvenile $8.99 These beautiful mbuna, or rock-dwelling cichlids were one of the first species exported from Lake Malawi. The Rusty Cichlid has a rounder head and the basic shape of a Pseudotropheus cichlid. Males usually have intense rust-coloration around their head and violet-blue on the flanks. They are not aggressive towards most tankmates, but may show aggression with other males, especially in the presence of females. They are mouthbrooders, meaning the female holds the eggs and young fry in her mouth for protection. Feed a diet of cichlid flakes, or pellets and supplemental spirulina . They enjoy a tank with plenty of rockwork to explore. |
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Biotodoma cupido Cupid Cichlid $9.99 While they are a dull silver-gray as juveniles, the adult coloration of the Cupid cichlid is no less than stunning! Varying iridescent colors appear in faint markings as the fish matures, and there are many different color variations. A black vertical stripe runs through the eyes. Males have blue lines on their cheeks while females have blue spots. Cupid cichlids do best in pairs, so choose a few young ones and allow them to pair off. They can become aggressive with their own kind, besides their chosen mate. While these cichlids care for their eggs and fry, it is still difficult to raise the babies into adulthood. This cichlid will accept flake and pelleted food, though a diet of frozen larvae and other meaty foods is much preferred. Their ideal tank decor features plenty of open swimming space and rock or driftwood hiding places at the lower levels of the tank. Tankmates that inhabit the higher areas of the tank will most likely be ignored. Hardy tetras, barbs, and plecos are recommended. This delicate species requires extremely good water conditions, so be sure to do regular water changes and maintenance. |
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Parachromis dovii Wolf Cichlid – XSmall $9.99 Base color of the Wolf cichlid is gold, and well-kept specimens will take on a beautiful lavender color. They have random black spots all over their body. Juveniles are gold with a black horizontal stripe. Big and mean best describes this cichlid. Dovii are known for their aggression, so tank mates need to compete with their temperament and size. It is recommended that these fish are kept in a large species tank with no tankmates to avoid issues. They will eat anything small enough to fit in their mouth, and will not hesitate to beat more docile tankmates. Feed pellets, frozen foods like silversides and krill, and earthworms on occasion. This fish is a substrate spawner. |
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OSI Cichlid Flake – 2.2 lb. $34.99 O.S.I. Cichlid Aquarium Flake Food is a nutritious and balanced food formulated for various species of cichlids including African and South American species. Benefits of O.S.I. Cichlid Flake: High Levels of Amino Acids and Fatty Acid Contains Natural Pigments Easy to Digest Stabilized Vitamin C Never Clouds Aquarium Water Contains Spirulina |