🐟 Assorted African Cichlids (Mixed Species)
🐟 Assorted African Cichlids (Mixed Species)
Colourful Rift Lake Cichlids • Active, Bold, and Full of Character • Great-Value Mix
📋 Assorted African Cichlids bring a burst of colour and energy to a cichlid aquarium, with bright blues, yellows, oranges, and more, chosen from our current stock of juvenile Rift Lake cichlids. They're active, outgoing, and endlessly entertaining, and they show off best in a rock-filled tank with hard, alkaline water and plenty of caves.
For the most harmonious tank, build around fish from one lake and one temperament, and browse our individual species listings to shape a display that suits you. A good group of small fish grown up together, with several females to each male, settles well and spreads the energy around.
💡 Highlights
🎨 Colourful Mixed Varieties: Bright blues, yellows, oranges, and more
🪨 Loves Rockwork: Caves and rocky territories bring out their best
🌍 Rift Lake Favourites: Typically Malawi and Victoria, occasionally Tanganyika
⚡ Active and Entertaining: Always something going on
💰 Great Value: An affordable way to start a colourful cichlid tank
🧾 A Quick Look at Assorted African Cichlids
📛 Common Name: Assorted African Cichlids (Mixed Species)
🔬 Scientific Name: Mixed species; the exact species vary between lots
👨👩👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: Typically Lake Malawi and Lake Victoria, occasionally Lake Tanganyika
📏 Max Size: About 10-15cm for Mbuna, 13-18cm for Peacocks, and 15-25cm or more for Haplochromis
🧂 Water Type: Freshwater, hard and alkaline
💧 pH Range: 7.8-8.6
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24-28°C (75-82°F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Active and territorial; varies by species
🏠 Min Tank Size: 200 L+ (55 gallons) for a small group of small Mbuna; 280 L+ (75 gallons) for a mixed community; larger if Haplochromis are included
📌 Tank Level: Mid to bottom
⏳ Lifespan: About 6-10 years, depending on species
🍽️ Diet: Varies: Mbuna are mainly herbivores, while Peacocks and Haplochromis are omnivores or carnivores
🐣 Reproduction: Mouthbrooders

















