endemic to Lake Malawi, Africa. A number of varieties are available but

the most popular is the red fin variant. Like the entire 'Utaka'

(open water) group this great cichlid is mainly herbivore. In their natural

habitat the Copadichromis borleyi found in shallow to mid-depths of the

Lake. With its natural, beautiful colors the Copadichromis borleyi

became one of the most sought after cichlids around the world.

Common Name - Red Fin, Kadango

Scientific Name - Copadichromis borleyi, Cyrtocara borleyi;

Haplochromis borleyi

behavior the Red Kachese is one of the most desired tropheus

species all over the world. Like its entire genus the Red Kachese

must be kept in large groups in the tank in order to disperse its

natural aggressions. The Red Kachese is endemic species to lake

Tanganyika, in its natural habitat the Red Kachese founds in

Shallow Precipitous Rocky environments.  

Common Name - Red Kachese

Scientific Name - Tropheus sp. Red Kachese

General information – The Synodontis petricola is an amazing

member of the catfish group but it is more recognized with cichlids

due to its origin and its dependence on cichlids to breed and thrive.

It is known to be the smallest Synodontis species in Lake Tanganyika.

The name Synodontis is from Greek, syn = together, odontos = tooth,

its name refers to the closely-spaced lower jaw teeth. Synodontis

petricola has an extremely developed scent, according to recent

researchers the petricola can smell even a small amount of food from

long distances.

Common Name - Petricola

Scientific Name - Synodontis petricola

General information - The round Pellia or by its scientific name

Süsswassertang is a beautiful aquatic plant, this plant is very desired

among plants hobbyists due to its unique round shape. Its scientific

name Süsswassertang means freshwater seaweed in German.

Common Name - Round Pellia

Scientific Name – Süsswassertang

Family - Pellia (Monoselenium tenerum).

General information - The Blue Pearl Shrimp is a beautiful shrimp that

was bred in Germany from wild Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis.

This species can not be found in the wild.It appears for the first time in

the trade around 2007. The great thing about these human creations is

their ability to breed and adapt quickly in home aquariums. With their

beautiful colors, ranging from almost white to light blue colors they

became to be very sought after shrimps all over the world.

Common Name - Blue Pearl Shrimp

Scientific Name - Neocaridina sp. zhangjiajiensis “blue”

General information – The Maylandia estherae is one of the most

common Mbuna species in the world, with its red/orange colors this

magnificent cichlid is a great add to any Malawi fish tank. The females

are usually bright orange in color while males have protruding red colors.

In their natural habitat they can be found over rocky areas in the lake.

Most of the Maylandia estherae are collected near the Minos Reef, but

some are also found in Meluluca, Mozambique and in other locations.

In the wild males are normally blue but red males are also exist.

Common Name - Cherry Red Cichlid, Red Zebra

General information – The blue ahli is a beautiful cichlid originated in

Lake Malawi, Africa. This fish became to be one of the most desirable

Haplochromis species all over the world due to its size and its

appearance. Blue hali as its name represents has a beautiful striking

blue color while the females are gray in color.

Common Name - Electric Blue Ahli, Blue Ahli, Blue Hap

Scientific Name - Sciaenochromis ahli, Cyrtocara ahli,

Haplochromis ahli

General information - Aristochromis christyi is an amazing cichlid

from Lake Malawi, with its beautiful colors and its unique appearance

no wonder that the Christy's Cichlid is very sought after cichlid.

Dominant males exhibit light blue coloration with orange-red anal fins.

Females are less impressive in their coloration and have tan-grey body

color. In the wild this large, impressive cichlid inhabits rocky

environments. It can be found in depth of 2-10 meters.

Common Name - Christy's Cichlid

Scientific Name - Aristochromis christyi

General information - Vieja Argentea is an aggressive cichlid

originated from Central America. With its unusual color, temperament

and its impressive size no wonder the white cichlid is a very sought

after species among American cichlids fish keepers. This fish like

many other American cichlids should be kept only in large aquariums,

if it gets suitable conditions the Vieja Argentea can live up to 7 years

in captivity.

Common Name - White Cichlid, Silver Cichlid

Scientific Name - Vieja argentea

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General information - The Five bar cichlid or by its common name

Lamprologus tretocephalus is an aggressive cichlid from Lake

Tanganika. It has an elongated body with five bars. These bars are

black in color while the entire body is blue. Due to its appearance it is

occasionally confused with his close relatives, the Neolamprologus

sexfasciatus (Six-bar Lamprologus). Some people even confuse the

five bar cichlid with the well known Cyphotilapia frontosa. To be

accurate its often called frontosa for the poor. In their natural habitat

they are found along rocky shore areas where they feed mainly on

snails and on fish

 Common Name - Five bar cichlid, Five Barred Lamprologus

Scientific Name - Lamprologus tretocephalus

 

Photo by: Itzik Osher

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