Small Cichlids

The family Cichlidae comprises a large number of mostly heavy bodied fishes that are widely distributed throughout Central and South America, tropical Africa, and, to a lesser extent, southern Asia. They generally live in still or slow-moving waters, sheltering among rocks and vegetation. As males vigorously defend their territory in the wild, a single pair is usually suitable for the average aquarium. Some cichlids dig to lay their eggs in the substrate, so rooted plants in the tank will be prone to damage. The smaller cichlids, or dwarf cichlids, include Apistogramma and Pelvicachromis species. They tend to be secretive spawners, often laying their eggs inside caves or in the aquarium equivalent - an overturned flowerpot. African Butterfly Cichlid Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid Macmaster's Dwarf Cichlid Nijssen's Dwarf Cichlid Three-striped Dwarf Cichlid Checkerboard Cichlid Golden-eyed Dwarf Cichlid Congo Dwarf Cichlid Ram (fish) Kribensis Small Cichlids/Bibliography

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• Cichlids [r]: Pronounced 'SICK lids', family Cichlidae, various tropical/subtropical fishes, some popular for home aquariums. ^[e]