🐟 Assorted African Cichlids (Mixed Species)
🐟 Assorted African Cichlids (Mixed Species)
Freshwater Cichlids • Vibrant Colour Varieties • Active Community Species • Intermediate Level
📋 Assorted African Cichlids (mixed species) offer a dynamic and colourful selection of cichlids, typically from Lake Malawi, Lake Victoria, and occasionally Lake Tanganyika.
These fish display bold colours, expressive behaviour, and an energetic, graceful swimming style that adds non-stop activity to medium and large freshwater aquariums.
Ideal for cichlid-specific setups, these mixed African cichlids thrive in hard, alkaline water and should be kept in species-appropriate communities with plenty of rockwork, caves, and territories.Vibrant, active, and rewarding to keep, Assorted African Cichlids are perfect for hobbyists seeking diverse colors and personalities in a single tank.
💡 Highlights
✨ Graceful Swimming Style: Fast-moving and highly active
⚪ Colourful Community Fish: Bright blues, yellows, oranges & more
📏 Territorial Behaviour: Works best in structured communities
⚙️ Intermediate Level: Requires stable parameters
🎨 Mixed Varieties: Mbuna, Peacock, Haplochromis & others
🧾 A Quick Look at Assorted African Cichlids
📛 Common Name: Assorted African Cichlids
🔬 Scientific Name: Mixed Species
👨👩👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: Africa (Lake Malawi, Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika)
📏 Max Size: 10–18 cm (≈ 4–7″) depending on species
💧 pH Range: 7.8–8.6
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Semi-aggressive / Territorial
🏠 Min Tank Size: 200 L (≈ 55 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid to bottom
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 6–10 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore / Herbivore depending on species
🐣 Reproduction: Mouthbrooders

















