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Malawi Cichlids
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Nimbochromis livingstonii (formerly Haplochromis livingstonii ) is a colorful, predatory fish from Lake Malawi. It is silvery white with a brown blotched pattern as a juvenile. Females and submissive
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Buccochromis lepturus is a predator endemic to Lake Malawi, and not frequently offered for the aquarium trade. They inhabit deeper waters, though juveniles can usually be found in shallow
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Protomelas steveni Taiwan Reef originates from Taiwan Reef in the middle Lake Malawi. Dominant males feature brilliant blue coloration on the head and back, accented with yellow flanks and
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Female coloration of the Auratus is a pleasant combination of bright yellow with black horizontal stripes. Males have a similar coloration when juveniles, but they become mostly black with
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Chailosi Elongatus is an attractive mbuna, mature males having black and blue vertical bars and yellow in the rear and tail. Females are typically dusky yellow with dark bars.
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Socolofi is powder blue with black edges on the fins and tail. Females exhibit the same coloration as the males, but may lack the yellow egg spots on the
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Aulonocaras are called Peacock Cichlids due to the fantastic coloration developed by dominant males. They are Malawi mouthbrooders, and there are many color variants that have developed within species
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Aulonocaras are called Peacock Cichlids due to the fantastic coloration developed by dominant males. They are Malawi mouthbrooders, and there are many color variants that have developed within species
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Don't let the drab brown juvenile coloration keep you away from this wonderful Mbuna cichlid! While females stay rather dull, males become an astonishing pearly-white color! They also develop
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Jewel Spot Elongatus is an attractive mbuna, mature males having black coloration and pale blue accents on the face, dorsal region, and fins. Females are typically dusky blue or
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Aulonocaras are called Peacock Cichlids due to the fantastic coloration developed by dominant males. They are Malawi mouthbrooders, and there are many color variants that have developed within species
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The Red Zebra, Metriaclima estherae, was previously known as Pseudotropheus zebra Red. This species has solid yellow-orange coloration, and males may show a faint blue sheen. They are one
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