WHY BUY OUR CICHLIDS?  Simple.....Our prices and our quality!

You just won't find fish with this degree of quality or size at these incredibly low prices!  All of our fish are hand fed New Life Spectrum Food only!

Go ahead and compare us to anyone online, and you'll be right back here ordering from us.  We take great pride in offering our fish the best food, care and environment from the day we get them, to the day we pack them up to ship out to you.

NEW! ADD FOR LARGER SIZE NOW AVAILABLE!  CERTAIN FISH ONLY!

We now have both Volume 1 and 2 of Pablo Tepoot's World famous "Cichlid's, The Pictorial Guide" in stock, ready to ship!

A critically-acclaimed book has received quite a few glowing reviews. Not only is it a beautiful volume with first-rate photography, but the text is clear and concise, yet filled with valuable information.

Both adult male and females in prime condition are shown for every cichlid. This book concentrates heavily on African Malawi Cichlids, though Cichlids from many regions are included.

Cichlid's, The Pictorial Guide Volume 1- Your cost only: 39.00 

The Critically-acclaimed follow-up to Volume 1 is filled with superior photography and clearly-written valuable information. Like the first book, a male and female is shown in prime condition for every cichlid.
 
This book concentrates quite a bit on Tanganyikan Cichlids, and South/Central American Cichlids. A perfect companion to Volume 1.

Cichlid's, The Pictorial Guide Volume 2- Your cost only: 49.00

Altum Angel Pterophyllum altum

Size: up to 6" in aquarium pH: 4.8 - 6.2 kH: 1 - 5^o   Temp:75-85^oF  

Chemicals: Black Water Expert and Peat Granules found at Aquarium Chemicals

Food: Omnivore diet New Life Spectrum "Cichlid Formula or Garlic Flake Formula" found at Fish Foods also Bloodworms 

Origin: Although some experts claim that the true altum is only known from the Rio Orinoco, museum records actually show that the species has been collected from a much wider geographic area, including: the upper Rio Negro basin in Brazil; the Rio Negro drainage in Venezuela; Laja Vendita in Venezuela and many parts of the Rio Orinoco and its tributaries from Colombia to Venezuela.
Size: Altums will max at around 15cm/6" body length and often well over 30cm/12" in height. The latin name of this species means "tall".
Aquarium: Given the very tall height of this species, it really deserves a special aquarium with a much greater than normal depth. Aim for something of at least 120 x 45 x 75cm/4' x 18" x 30". Furnish the tank with pieces of bogwood. Plants can be added and are usually left alone. Altums mix well with most placid Amazonian fishes, including Discus and small tetras, though they may look upon very small fishes as potential snacks.
Water: This species can be found in both blackwater and whitewater (whitewater as in water that isn't black, not the stuff you go rafting on!). The pH and hardness varies with the season and the locality, but it usually falls somewhere between pH 4.0-6.5 with minimal GH and KH. Temperature for these fish is better on the warm side, say 27-30�C. P. altum is usually found in lakes or other slow flowing areas with deep water.
Breeding: Much more difficult to breed than the common angel, Pterophyllum scalare, but definitely not impossible. In fact, more than one fishkeeper has reported that the species can hybridise with scalare. Follow the same guidelines as for P. scalare and you probably won't go far wrong, although softer, more acidic conditions will probably be needed to get wild fish to spawn.
Sexing: Like P. scalare, these are very difficult to sex and most methods for doing so are not very reliable.
Similar species: At the moment, there are three valid species in the genus Pterophyllum: P. altum, P. scalare and P. leopoldi (which used to be called dumerillii). There are almost certainly other subspecies or species in the genus that have yet to be described. The so-called Peruvian altum, for example, closely resembles P. scalare but has a lower number of scales in the lateral series - it is erroneously sold as P. altum

In summary, it prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of space for swimming.

The Altum Angel needs to be fed a variety of foods including vegetables as well as meaty foods. Feed a quality flake food as well as live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms.

Approximate Purchase Size: 1.5" to 2"

Altum Angel Compare to most other suppliers at $29 each and more

AAG PRICE ONLY 22.99 each   STILL THE LOWEST PRICE ON THE PLANET!  WAITING LIST:  There is usually a wait on this fish,   if you cannot wait, do not order them.  We will be cranking out allot of Altum orders within the month of May.  If you are awaiting a back order, you will get them soon, if you cancel your back order, your wait will start over.   

Apistogramma agassizi  Apistogramma agassizi

a.k.a. Double Full-Red Agassizi, Biotodoma agassizi, Geophagus agassizi, Mesops agassizi, Aggassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Size: Males up to 3.5", Females up to 2.4"  pH:5.7 to 7.0 (6.4 ideal) dH: 2 to 10^o   Temp:73-82^oF  Origin: Inhabits shallow areas of black water ponds and slow-moving water with a substrate of decaying leaf litter. South America found in the tributaries of the Amazon in Bolivia and Brazil.

This group of dwarf cichlids are extremely peaceful, and will do best in schools or colonies.  They  will do fine with other cichlids of similar mellow disposition.  Unlike many other cichlids, these will NOT eat your plants and are an ideal addition for a community aquarium.  Ideal colored Male pictured above.

Chemicals: Black Water Expert found at Aquarium Chemicals

Food: New Life Spectrum "Cichlid Formula" found at Fish Foods 

Size at shipping: about 1"+  SHIPS GREAT! 

Apistogramma agassizi  Compare Leading Competitor Price $39.99 EACH

AAG TEMP LOW PRICE ONLY 19.99 each   IN STOCK - READY TO SHIP!

Apistogramma borellii  Apistogramma borellii

a.k.a. Yellow Dwarf Cichlid, Apistogramma reitzigi, A. ritense, A. aequipinnis, Heterogrammas borellii
 

Size: Males up to 2.8", Females 2"  pH:5.7 to 7.0 (6.4 ideal) dH: 2 to 10^o   Temp:73-82^oF  Origin:Found in shallow swampy regions along rivers. South America; the Rio Paraguay and the Pantanal (Matto Grosso).

This group of dwarf cichlids are extremely peaceful, and will do best in schools or colonies.  They  will do fine with other cichlids of similar mellow disposition.  Unlike many other cichlids, these will NOT eat your plants and are an ideal addition for a community aquarium.

Chemicals: Black Water Expert found at Aquarium Chemicals

Food: New Life Spectrum "Cichlid Formula" found at Fish Foods 

Size at shipping: about 1"+  SHIPS GREAT! 

Apistogramma borellii   Compare Leading Competitor Price $24.99 EACH

YOUR COST ONLY 12.99 EACH  

Apistogramma cacatuoides  Apistogramma cacatuoides

a.k.a. Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Size: up to 3.5"  pH:5.0 to 7.0  KH: 2 to 15^o   Temp:72-86^oF  Origin: Streams and backwaters of South America

Chemicals: Black Water Expert found at Aquarium Chemicals

Food: New Life Spectrum "Cichlid Formula" found at Fish Foods 

This group of dwarf cichlids are extremely peaceful, and will do best in schools or colonies.  They  will do fine with other cichlids of similar mellow disposition.  Unlike many other cichlids, these will NOT eat your plants and are an ideal addition for a community aquarium.

Size at shipping: about 1"+  SHIPS GREAT!   

Apistogramma cacatuoides Compare Leading Competitor Price $24.99 EACH

YOUR COST 9.99 each 

Blood Parrot Cichlid  A Cichlid species, has no scientific name nor will it be given one.

Size: up to 8" pH: 6.5 - 8 dH: 5-10^o   Temp:72-82^oF  

Origin: South America;
 

Chemicals: Black Water Expert found at Aquarium Chemicals

Food: New Life Spectrum "Jumbo Fish" found at Fish Foods

The blood parrot cichlid is a man-made hybrid. The exact origins of the fish are unclear but it appears to be a cross between a South American cichlid, likely the severum (Heros severus) and a Central American cichlid, likely the midas cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) or the red devil (Amphilophus labiatus).  When this fish first appeared a few years ago, they were orange, now we have seen them in various colors ranging from orange to red to purple  Pictured above is a school of nicely colored Mature Red Parrots about 2 years old.  Good color is accomplished by using good coloring foods such as New Life Spectrum Cichlid formula.  No other additives are necessary for achieving colors.  We ship young fish about 3 months old maybe a little more, most will be drabby in color, at first, but with good feeding and maturity your fish will be very colorful.   

Size at shipping: about 1"+  SHIPS PERFECT!

Compare Leading Competitor Price 29.99 EACH

SPECIAL PRICE LIMITED TIME!!!!   Blood Parrot Cichlid YOUR COST ONLY 8.99 each 

Jumbo Sized Blood Parrot Cichlid - 2" plus with color more mature YOUR COST ONLY 29.99 each 

Bolivian Ram  Microgeophagus altispinosa

a.k.a. Butterfly Ram, Red Ram

Size: up to 3"  pH: 6.5 7.5  kH: 0 to 10  Temp: 72 - 79 F  Origin: Bolivia, Brazil, South America

Chemicals: Discus Essential and Black Water Expert found at Aquarium Chemicals

Food: New Life Spectrum "Cichlid or Discus Formula" found at Fish Foods

Extremely peaceful, small omnivore, that's ideal for any community tank.  Not nearly as difficult to care for or ship as the Dwarf Blue or Dwarf Gold Rams are.  This super hardy ram is a best bet for even the beginning fish keeper.  The male (pictured above) can show quite the display of color, the female is usually more drab.  These Rams require a well-planted tank.  We do not offer sexed fish because fish can die in transit. So, we will not ship "pairs" of fish, you will want to take this into consideration when ordering.  Also know that Bolivian Rams are very faithful to each other once paired off, but just because you have 1 male and 1 female does NOT mean they will like each other and pair off, you should offer them other potential candidates to choose from. 

Size at shipping: about 2"+  SHIPS VERY WELL

Compare Leading Competitor Price $8.99 EACH

Bolivian Ram YOUR COST 5.99 each  

Dwarf Blue Veil Angel Ram Microgeophagus ramirezi

a.k.a. Ram, Angel Ram Cichlid, Dwarf Butterfly Cichlid, Ramirez's Dwarf Cichlid, German Blue Ram

Size: up to 3"  pH:6.8 7.9  GH: 3 to 8  Temp: 72 - 85 F  Origin: Streams in Venezuela and Colombia

Timid, very-peaceful, community dwarf cichlid from South America.  Previously placed in the genus Apistogramma, and later in the genus Microgeophagus, but the most recent classification may now be found under Papiliochromis. This VERY peaceful miniature carnivore will add a splash of color to your aquarium.  Ram's love a well-planted, warm-water tank.  Click here to see a pic of a small school of Blue Rams.  See Gold Rams below NOW AVAILABLE!

Size at shipping: about 1.5 "+  Compare Leading Competitor Price $9.99 EACH

Dwarf Blue Veil Angel Ram YOUR COST 4.99 each   

Electric Powder Blue Jack Dempsey   Nandopis octofasciatus

a.k.a. Blue-Jacks, Electric Blue Jack Dempsey, Powder Blues

Size: up to 8 to 10" pH: 6 - 8 (ideal 6.9) dH: 10^o   Temp:72-85^oF  

Distribution- Jack Dempsey are native to the Atlantic slope of Central America, from Rio Chachalacas and Rio Paso San Juan, Cuidad Veracruz, Mexico, to Rio Ulua, Honduras

Diet: Not a picky eater, this species has been described both as herbivorous, feeding mainly on filamentous algae, and as omnivorous, feeding on insect larvae and adults, crayfish, molluscs, and even other smaller fish.  They will eat most any foods offered to them, Cichlid pellets, earthworms, beefheart, feeder fish, worms, etc.  The Powder Blue is much more peaceful than the common Jack Dempsey and will not grow as large either.  Will do great in a community aquarium with other smaller cichlids especially Apistogrammas.

Chemicals: Black Water Expert found at Aquarium Chemicals

Food: New Life Spectrum "Cichlid Formula or Large Fish Formula" found at Fish Foods 

Size at shipping: no less than 1"  SHIPS GREAT! 

Powder Blue Jack Dempsey  Compare to most other suppliers at $39 each

AAG TEMP LOW PRICE ONLY 25.99 each   LIMITED SUPPLY!

Flower Horn Cichlid  "Cichlasoma" (Amphilophus)

a.k.a. Luo Han

Size: up to 8 - 12" pH: 7 - 8 (ideal 7.8) dH: 10^o   Temp:72-79^oF  

Origin: South America;
 

Chemicals: Black Water Expert found at Aquarium Chemicals

Food: New Life Spectrum "Jumbo Fish" found at Fish Foods

This beautiful hybrid is thought to be the end product of cross breeding between the Cichlasoma Trimaculatus, Cichlasoma Festae, Jingang Blood Parrot, and etc. To date, a lot of better quality Flower Horn has been produced due to the intensified eagerness of breeders to produce the best show quality fish for the market.  This fish is very hardy, and can endure water conditions that are not suitable for most breeds of aquarium fish. This is also part of the reason why the Flower Horn is well received by many tropical fish hobbyists,  We ship our Flower Horns small, maybe up tpo 2" and about 3 to 6 months old, but they will grow quickly and you will get to enjoy watching them color out.  Pictured above is a very nicely colored male Flower Horn about 2 yrs old. 

Size at shipping: about 2"+  SHIPS PERFECT!

SPECIAL PRICE LIMITED TIME!!!! Flower Horn Cichlid YOUR COST ONLY 8.99 each 

JUMBO SIZED 4 - 6" PLUS! Flower Horn Cichlid YOUR COST ONLY 29.99 each 

Green Terror Cichlid Aequidens rivulatus

Size: up to 7"  pH:7.8 to 8.5  KH: 10 to 15^o   Temp:72-82^oF  

Origin: Streams and backwaters of South America

Chemicals: Black Water Expert found at Aquarium Chemicals

Food: New Life Spectrum "Cichlid Formula" found at Fish Foods 

Size at shipping: about 3"  SHIPS GREAT!

Compare Leading Competitor Price $7.99 EACH

Green Terror Cichlid YOUR COST 4.59 each 

ADD JUST 8.59 MORE FOR LARGER, MORE MATURE FISH (availability limited)  

Geophagus jurupari   Satanoperca leucosticta

Size: up to 12", although not usually not more than 8" in aquariums  pH:6.2 - 7.5 (ideal 6.9) dH: 8^o   Temp:77-84^oF  

Origin: Streams and backwaters of South America

Chemicals: Black Water Expert found at Aquarium Chemicals

Food: New Life Spectrum "Cichlid Formula" found at Fish Foods 

Size at shipping: about 2"+  SHIPS GREAT!2

LOOK AT THIS AMAZING PRICE!  WON'T LAST LONG!!!!

Geophagus jurupari Cichlid YOUR COST 17.49 each 

Pink Convict  Archocentrus nigrofasciatus 

a.k.a. Convict Cichlid

Size: up to 6"  pH:6.5 to 8.0  gH: 12^o   Temp:68-73^oF  Origin: Central America

Chemicals: Liquid Cichlid Chemistry found at Cichlid Chemistry

Food: New Life Spectrum "Cichlid Formula" found at Fish Foods

Size at shipping: about 2"+  SHIPS PERFECT! 

Pink Convict YOUR COST ONLY 2.99 each   SPECIAL PRICE LIMITED TIME!

NEW! ADD JUST 8.59 MORE FOR LARGER, MORE MATURE FISH (availability limited)  

Red Terror Cichlid Cichlasoma festae

a.k.a. Festa Cichlid

Size: males up to 20", females only to 12" pH:6.8 to 7.0  dH: 2 to 18^o   Temp:77-84^oF  Origin: Found along shore areas of rivers. South America; Western Ecuador, on the Pacific slope.

Chemicals: Black Water Expert found at Aquarium Chemicals

Food: New Life Spectrum "Cichlid Formula" found at Fish Foods 

The Red Terror cichlid is a hardy, timid cichlid that can be kept with other larger cichlids.  This is a cave brooder.  It lays it's eggs in caves and also in sheltered areas, and must be kept in a larger tank.  Pictured above is an ideally colored  mature Male in full bloom during courtship.

Size at shipping: about 2"+  SHIPS GREAT!

Compare Leading Competitor Price $24.99 EACH

Red Terror Cichlid YOUR COST 9.49 each 

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