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Borelli’s Dwarf Cichlid
The Borelli's Dwarf Cichlid is one of the more distinctive dwarf cichlids. Like other dwarfs it tolerates low temperatures and is not demanding about water quality, so it is easy to keep.
Festive Cichlid
The Festive Cichlid, also called the Black-brow fish, is native to the Amazon River basin. It has a very distinctive appearance, reaches about 15 cm, and looks much like the Jaguar cichlid. It is named for a black diagonal stripe resembling an eyebrow.
Amazonas Dwarf Cichlid
The Amazonas Dwarf Cichlid is mainly distributed in Manaus, Santarém, and the Rio Negro of the Amazon River basin. With a body length of 9-6 cm, it is a relatively slender, small dwarf cichlid.
Black-banded Dwarf Cichlid
The Black-banded Dwarf Cichlid is mainly distributed at the confluence of the Rio Negro and the Amazon River in Brazil. It is a carnivorous ornamental fish with a gentle temperament and some territoriality, so care should be taken with tank mates, and plants should be added to the aquarium to give it a sense of security.
Ram cichlid
The Ram Cichlid originated from the Venezuelan Rainbow Cichlid and was developed into the Ram Cichlid after refinement in the Netherlands and Germany. It belongs to the same genus as the Bolivian Ram, but the Ram Cichlid is more brightly colored and is very popular among aquarists.
King Dwarf Cichlid
The King Dwarf Cichlid has a golden-yellow body, but unlike other dwarf cichlids it is not richly colored; still, its distinctive golden hue attracts many enthusiasts. It prefers soft water, so water quality requires attention in captivity.
Texas Cichlid
The Texas Cichlid is a large, fierce carnivorous cichlid from Mexico and the Amazon, reaching 20-30 cm. Its gray body is covered with white, blue, and black spots. Strong and not hard to keep, it must not be mixed with small fish due to its aggression and territorial nature.
Orange Arowana
The Orange Arowana is a variety of Asian arowana kept by some as a feng shui fish. With a suitable environment and scientific care it is not difficult to keep. Fully grown fish reach about 90 cm, with orange-red gill covers and orange scales, and are the most affordable of the red arowana varieties.
Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid
The Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid (Papiliochromis altispinosa) is the largest of the dwarf cichlids, known for its bright red tail. Gentle and relatively easy to keep, it coexists peacefully with other species, though heavy mixing should be avoided when breeding. Adults reach about 7 cm.
Banded-Tail Nanochromis
The Banded-Tail Nanochromis (Nanachromis caudifasciatus) is a relatively large, peaceful cichlid native to the southern river basins of Cameroon, making it a manageable species for aquarists. Males can be aggressive toward one another, so careful acclimation is needed to prevent fighting. Hardy and easy to keep, it readily breeds in the home aquarium.