African Cichlids

African Peacock

The male African Peacock looks very nice, covered in blue. The female is striped and is brown.

They prefer hard and alkaline water. They are easy to breed and easy to care for.

Other care:

Temperature: 77-79 degrees Farenheit----- Foods: live foods, flakes, freeze-dried and frozen foods, small crustaceans, and insect larvae.

Note: have rocky hollows for hiding in the tank.

Frontosa Cichlid

These 15 in. long fish are considered a delicacy where they live. They (both males and females) have bumps on their heads.

They have been found at depths of 15- 160 feet deep in Lake Tanganyika. While adults live in deeper zones, the fry stay closer to the surface.

They can accept a substrate of fine sand. They like rocky structures with caves to hide in. Its care is easy.

Care for the Frontosa Cichlid:

Temperature: 75-79 degrees Farenheit----- Foods: molluscs, fishes, and crustaceans.

Kribensis

This is a fish that is not picky about water conditions. Its care is easy. They like to burrow but they don't touch plant life.

Kribensis's like heavily- planted tanks. Caves, well- boiled rocks, and roots can be hiding places. These cichlids require good space for swimming.

Care:

Temperature: 75-77 degrees Farenheit----- Foods: live foods, flakes, and mosquito larvae.

Bibliography

Rudiger, Riehl, Dr., and Baensch, Hans A.Aquarium Atlas. Shelburne: Microcosm Ltd., 1997.

Sandford, G. Tropical Fish. London: Quintet Publishing Limited, 1994.

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