Cichlids Profile
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African Butterfly Cichlid

Common Name: African Butterfly Cichlid
Size: 3 in (7.5 cm)
Behavior: relatively peaceful
Communites: ok
Water: not too important
Habitat: Africa: streams in Liberia and Sierra Leonne
Care: moderate








Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Common Name: Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid
Size: 3 in (7.5 cm)
Behavior: peaceful, except when spawning
Communities: good
Water: soft,neutral
Habitat: South America: streams and rivers of the Amazon
Care: easy








Nijssen's Dwarf Cichlid

Common Name: Nijssen's Dwarf Cichlid
Size: 2 in (5 cm)
Behavior: peaceful
Communities: ok, not done very often
Water: soft, slightly acidic
Habitat: South America: streams and rivers of Central and North areas
Care: easy








Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid

Common Name: Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid
Size: 2 in (5 cm)
Behavior: peaceful
Communities: Good idea to keep in a tank with the same species
Water: not critical
Habitat: South America: streams and rivers in Paraguay and Southwest Brazil
Care: easy








Golden-Eyed Dwarf Cichlid

Common Name: Golden-Eyed Dwarf Cichlid
Size: 3 in (7.5 cm)
Behavior: Peaceful
Communities: good
Water: not critical
Habitat: South America: streams and rivers in Guyana
Care: easy







Congo Dwarf Cichlid

Common Name: Congo Dwarf Cichlid
Size: 3 in (7.5 cm)
Behavior: semi-aggressive
Communities: should be kept in a tank with own species
Water: soft, slightly acidic
Habitat: Africa: Congo River Basin, Central Africa
Care: easy








Ram

Common Name: Ram Cichlid
Size: 3 in (7.5 cm)
Behavior: peaceful, timid
Communities: very timid, should be kept by themselves
Water: slightly acidic, aged
Habitat: South America: streams in Columbia and Venezuela
Care: moderate





A big thanks to Badmans Tropical Fish Page for all the pictures and information.

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