Nickname: African Cichlids Scientific Name: Various species, primarily from Haplochromis, Pseudotropheus, Labidochromis, Aulonocara, and Melanochromis genera Maximum Length: 4–8 inches (10–20 cm), depending on species Favorite Things: Rocky structures, caves, hard alkaline water (pH 7.8–8.6)
Best Buddies: Other African cichlids of similar size and temperament; not ideal for general community tanks
