Angelfish Pterophyllum scalare It belongs to the family Cichlidae Click here to learn what a cichlid is. Cost: $5-45, the more expensive Angelfish are the ones that are either wild, or are of a new cultivated form. The cheaper ones are usually home-bred youngsters. Short Bio: The Angel seems to be one of the most [...]

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FireMouth Cichlid chichlasoma meeki It belongs to the family Cichlidae Click here to learn what a cichlid is. Cost: $5-45, with the wild caught specimens costing more. Origin: Guatemala Yucatan (Mexico) Description: Typical cichlid shape, but with a larger head. Upper body more arched then lower one. About 6 inches (15cm). Color: Consists of many [...]

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Jack Dempsey chichlasoma octofasciatum It belongs to the family Cichlidae Click here to learn what a cichlid is. Cost: $5-15 Origin: Central Amazon basin, Rio Negro Description: General shape, similar to most other cichlids, straighter belly profile. Has large dorsal and anal fins. Grows up to 7 inches (18 cm) Color: Said by some, including [...]

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Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid apistogramma cacatuoides Click here to learn what a cichlid is. Cost: $5-45, the price you pay depends on where you go. It’s more expensive to buy from a shop then from a breeder. Short Bio: One of the smaller, peaceful, and very beautiful cichlids. The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid also has a very [...]

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Midas cichlid (Red Devil Cichlid) amphilphus citrinellus Click here to learn what a cichlid is. It belongs to the family Cichlidae Cost: $5-45, the juveniles are sometimes given away for free from most breeders, but large adults for showing will command the higher price range. Short bio: The Midas cichlid is a large cichlid and [...]

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