Freshwater Tropical Fish give you an escape, without even leaving your armchair. With all of their different colours and distinct personalities, there’s never a dull moment. (Just look at their names.) We challenge you to look away. Heck, why bother?
This fish family, which will require a heater set to about 25C, is divided into four groups:
Community Tropical Fish
These scaly sidekicks are generally peaceful and easy to keep.
African Cichlids
Bright colourful fish of different sizes. But don’t let ’em fool you – they can be aggressive.
South American Cichlids
Beautiful fish, but be prepared – some can grow quite large, and they might be a bit aggressive – because they can be, fishies.
Odd Bods
It’s all in the name, fish-lovers. These guys come in various types, but all have a head-turning appearance that adds to the fun. The weirder, the better, we say!
Altolamprologus Compressiceps
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food, Granules, Live food |
| Size |
Up to 10 cm |
| Temperament |
Can be aggressive sometimes |
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Floating or Sinking Pellets, Frozen food, Granules, Live food |
| Size |
More than 25 cm |
| Temperament |
Can be aggressive sometimes |
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios, Schooling Fish |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food, Granules, Live food |
| Size |
Up to 15 cm |
| Temperament |
Generally Peaceful |
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food, Granules |
| Size |
Up to 20 cm |
| Temperament |
Generally Peaceful |
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food, Granules |
| Size |
Up to 20 cm |
| Temperament |
Generally peaceful |
Julidochromis Regani Kaches
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food, Granules |
| Size |
Up to 20 cm |
| Temperament |
Can be aggressive sometimes |
Labidochromis Electric Yellow
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food, Granules, Live food |
| Size |
Up to 20 cm |
| Temperament |
Can be aggressive sometimes |
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Floating or Sinking Pellets, Frozen food, Granules, Live food |
| Size |
Up to 15 cm |
| Temperament |
Can be aggressive sometimes |
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Single Fish |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food |
| Size |
Up to 20 cm |
| Temperament |
Aggressive fish likely will fight |
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food, Granules, Live food |
| Size |
Up to 10 cm |
| Temperament |
Generally Peaceful |
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food, Granules, Live food |
| Size |
Up to 15 cm |
| Temperament |
Can be aggressive sometimes |
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food, Granules, Live food |
| Size |
Up to 20 cm |
| Temperament |
Can be aggressive sometimes |
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios, Single Fish |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food, Granules, Live food |
| Size |
Up to 20 cm |
| Temperament |
Can be aggressive sometimes |
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Flakes, Frozen food, Granules, Live food |
| Size |
Up to 15 cm |
| Temperament |
Generally peaceful |
Tropheus Duboisi Juvenile
| Fish Species |
African Cichlids |
| Group Size |
Pairs/Trios |
| Feeding |
Algae Eater, Flakes |
| Size |
Up to 20 cm |
| Temperament |
Can be aggressive sometimes |
