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Pseudotropheus socolofi, also known as the Powder Blue cichlid or Pindani, is a fairly well-known and popular fish among the cichlid community.
Both males and females of the species have a light blue body with the males usually having a brighter blue sheen. Both sexes also display egg spots on the anal fin with the males […]
Most African cichlids prefer different water quality than the fish in your other tanks. They come from lakes where the pH and water hardness are higher. Hobbyists often keep the pH around 7.8. High-quality water and frequent changes are necessary.
The best way to enjoy them is to build a big rock pile in your tank. […]
Another very popular aquarium fish that comes from Lake Malawi is the Pseudotropheus estherae or Red Zebra.
Because these cichlids are so brightly colored and constantly on the go, they are truly aquatic entertainers. The males of this species have a light blue body with several darker vertical “stripes” and bright yellow egg spots on their […]
Photo copyright: Andrzej Zabawski. Courtesy of www.akwafoto.pl
Many aquarists recognize the bright yellow coloration of Labidochromis caeruleus but it can also be found in a rarely seen blue and white form. This Lake Malawi cichlid will not only add beautiful color to your aquarium but it is also easy to care for and breed, as far […]
Photo copyright: Д. Ванюшкин. Courtesy of www.malawi.cichlids.ru
The Labidochromis chisumulae is a popular cichlid for the home aquarium. Endemic to Chisumulu Island in Lake Malawi, the males grow to 3½” and are usually colored a beautiful light blue with several dark vertical bands distributed across the body and several yellow egg spots on the anal fin.
Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa, Lake Nyassa, or Lake Niassa after the Yao word for “lake” (officially called Niassa in Mozambique), is the most southerly lake in the Great African Rift Valley system.
The lake is about 560 km long and 75 km wide at its widest point, with a total area of approximately […]
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