But what are the best tank mates to pair with cichlids? Well, wonder no more! In this article, we will discuss the 13 best tank mates to suit your cichlids. But first, what are cichlids?

Generally speaking, these fish do best with non-aggressive, peaceful tank mates. Other fish should also be around the same size or larger, or else your Blood Parrot Cichlid might consider them a ...

Convict cichlids do best when kept in pairs. Your fish will be much happier and healthier with another convict cichlid around. But before you bring your new pets home, get your aquarium set up and ...

But the best part is that some cichlids are mouth brooders, which means the females swallow the fertilized eggs and then spit out the babies awhile later, labor pains be damned.

Although most Mayan cichlids weigh less than a pound (the world record for the species is 2.5 pounds), they hit hard and put up a great fight. Best of all, they bite a wide variety of lures and ...

It all started with the Convict cichlids. The small striped fish, native of Central America, captured Sac State Biology Professor Ron Coleman’s attention in a laboratory at the University of Toronto ...