Lake Tanganyika is a large lake in central Africa. It is estimated to be the second largest lake in the world by volume, and the second deepest, in both cases after Lake Baikal in Siberia. The lake is divided between four countries – Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania and Zambia, with the […]

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The Neolamprologus brichardi is a beautiful Tanganyika cichlid with many interesting habits.
These fishes have a light brown to creamy colored body with long flowing fins edged in a brilliant white. Their gill covers are decorated with a black stripe along with a gold spot and electric blue markings. Generally, […]

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If you are looking for a little fish with a big attitude Neolamprologus ocellatus has plenty to spare. These tiny cichlids will fight with much larger opponents and even bite the hand that feeds them if you get to close to their territory. Both males and females of this […]

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Many cichlid lovers are lured by the striking appearance of Tropheus duboisi, especially in its juvenile form with its deep black body sprinkled with brilliant white spots. Even in its adult coloration it remains a beautiful fish as both males and females sport a black body with a blue […]

Imagine having a fish in your tank that is so unusual and striking that people can’t help but stop and stare. This giant of a fish not only has bold black and white stripes running across its body, with beautiful flowing deep blue fins but it sports a huge bump on its head! This is […]

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The Neolamprologus brevis is an excellent choice if you want to raise cichlids but don’t have room for a large aquarium. These little fishes will only grow to 2.5 inches for males and 1.5 inches for females. Both sexes are light brown in color with several lighter vertical stripes […]

If you are interested in having an active school of bright colorful fishes for your cichlid tank, then Cyprichromis leptosoma may be the ideal fish for you. Depending on which part of Lake Tanganyika they originate from, several color morphs are available.

The Altolamprologus compressiceps is striped like a tiger and has a predatory instinct to match. Depending on which part of Lake Tanganyika they originate from, several color variations are available, including red, orange, black, and gold head. Besides their handsome stripes, you will immediately notice their very large mouths and beautiful fins.

The Altolamprologus calvus is a stealthy predator with a striking appearance from Lake Tanganyika. Although there are several color morphs available, including white and gold, the black variant is probably the most popular and most eye catching.