Cichlids, also known as the vibrant and diverse family of freshwater fish, originate primarily from the African Great Lakes, such as Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika. These lakes are home to famous groups like the Mbuna and Peacock cichlids. Physically, cichlids vary significantly, ranging from small, colourful fish to larger species with striking patterns. They possess unique pharyngeal jaws that allow them to consume a wide variety of foods, which contributes to their adaptability. Temperamentally, many cichlids are known for their intelligence and complex behaviours, including notable parental care and territorial aggression. This makes them fascinating yet sometimes challenging aquarium inhabitants. The suitability of cichlids for aquarists depends on tank size and careful management of tank mates, especially due to their sometimes aggressive nature. Popular in the UK aquarium market, searches for terms like “malawi cichlids for sale,” “african cichlids for sale near me,” and “mbuna cichlids for sale” reflect interest in these remarkable fish. Proper care involves maintaining suitable water parameters and providing ample hiding spots to mimic their natural rocky habitats. Overall, cichlids bring vibrant colour and dynamic behaviour to freshwater tanks, making them highly sought after by enthusiasts.

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We have a batch of young South American hybrid cichlids to rehome. The father is a Honduran Red Point and the mother is a polar parrot (which is already a hybrid of parrot fish and convict cichlids).

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Electric blue jack dempsy X1 Blue polar parrots x2 Still small size around 2 inch Price is for all of them, to go together

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Our jewel cichlid pair bred and we we’re going to keep them all and have a jewel only tank but my partner has decided that she wants a bit of a change so we have the juveniles up for sale, the mother

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Completely functional 300 litre aquarium/fish tank for sale including the stand. With all the accessories and fish included. 2 large Tiger Oscars worth £75 each, 2 convict cichlid, large pleco sucker

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Dwarf Egyptian mouth brooder cichlid 🐟 Egyptian Cichlid Pairs – £10 Each 🐟 Beautiful, healthy Egyptian cichlid pairs available for just £15 per pair. Perfect for hobbyists and community tank keep

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4 foot 300 litre fish tank with cupboard, various fish (see video). Has 2 filters, air pump, heater. Various accessories, Fish tank alone cost £600. Buyer will have to dismantle and collect, will need

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Blue polar parrot fry for sale, not 100% sure of age.. but all okay and healthy, eating as they should.. I have 8 of these. £3 each or all 8 for £20 Message for more info. Thanks.

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I have fry available for sell... im looking at doing a 6 for £40 sale it would be collection only if wanted more could work on a price... more to possibly come as mum is carrying again. Vibrant in col

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Lovely blue/electric blue acara fry for sale Grab your self a bargain with these truly stunning fish!

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Oscar fish:£35 Pleco:£25 Syndontis catfish:£35 or can be reduced for this catfish. Silvers dollar:£20 pound Offer: if you buy all fish from me then I can do 90 I can do bank transfer as well or cash

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The bigger one does bully the little one but if your tank is big enough they should be okay. I can sell together or separately. Collection only and you will need your own tub. £40 the pair or £25 ea

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Malawi peacocks and haps for sale Ob peacock Blue neon Strawberry peacock Red shoulder blue peacock Electric blue hap Venusrus hap Sulphurhead And more 2.5" £10 each 3" £15 each Collection leiceste

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Recently bought a fish tank complete with all the fish they are cichlids. I’m looking to change the fish so looking to rehome all the cichlids offers welcome .

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Looking to rehome my current fish stock to make way for another project. 1x Oscar approx 9".....30 pounds 1x Red Severum approx 7".....40 pounds 1x Jack demsey approx 5".....15 pounds 2x rotkeil sev

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There maybe more I just can’t count them in the tank as they move too fast but approx 25 cichlids of varying sizes some are quite large now and different colours/patterns

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Gold edge ram 2 for 10 Also got 2 catfish Message me for for info got baby guppy's and plattys as well £1 each

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For sale x1 lemon Oscar, x2 red spot sevrums, x1 Senegal birchir and x2 bristlenose plecos 4 foot fish tank heater and filter complete set up offers collection only NN29 7LW offers

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Hi, moving house (over 3 hours away) so unfortunately need to sell my tank as i dont want to stress the fish too much. Full stock as follows: About 20 polar blue parrot cichlids (i had these from egg

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Large parrot fish looking for new home, not sure on age, not getting on with my other parrot fish so have to let him go open to offers but would like to see the tank he will be going in to
Cichlids are generally quite aggressive, primarily exhibiting territorial aggression especially during breeding or when defending resources. Their aggression is mostly directed towards members of the same species or perceived competitors rather than random tankmates. While some large piscivore cichlids can be mild-tempered due to not needing to defend fixed territories, smaller or breeding cichlids tend to be more territorial. Aggression can manifest through ramming, fin damage, and scale loss, which may lead to infections if not managed.