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Tanganyikan Cichlids
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Ophthalmotilapia nasuta variants are very attractive fish. Juveniles appear to have a gray to silver overall body coloration, but as they mature males develop brilliant metallic coloration, each variant
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This brilliant orange-gold fish has elongated finnage tipped in white. It can be quite aggressive toward its tankmates, especially if its spawning time! For this reason, it is best
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Hore's Haplo, as it is referred to in some of its surrounding native habitat. It is found in shallow, sediment rich areas of the lake and in tributary rivers
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The Gombe Juli is a unique torpedo shaped fish with a distinct color pattern. Some have vertical black stripes on a silvery-white body, while others have a series of
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![Eretmodus cyanostictus Burundi]()
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Another interesting goby cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, the Burundi Cyanostictus has an elongated body shape and a round head with a downward pointed mouth, similar to Tropheus. Coloration of
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Neolamprologus brevis has several populations at different areas around Lake Tanganyika. The Mtoto Zebra is golden tan with yellow and white accents in the fins, and pale violet markings
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These beautiful cichlids are referred to as the king of the Featherfins due to their intense coloration and elaborate finnage. Breeding males become neon blue-green with a golden head
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These are the most aggressive cichlids of the lamprologine group. A dusty yellow in color with assorted silver and black spottings, this fish has a slender shape. Larger Tanganyikan
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The Princess of Burundi, Neolamprologus brichardi , features a dusky gray or tan colored body, and blue-violet markings on the face. Their elongated fins have fine white tips. This fish
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Neolamprologus caudopunctatus, or the Caudopunk to cichlid afficionatos, has a silvery-beige colored body accented by a golden yellow dorsal fin. The eyes are usually iridescent blue. They are small
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A wonderful, unique-looking Tanganyikan, Calvus coloration ranges from a light brown or tan, to a more yellow coloration. Shades of dark brown to black have also been seen. They
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![Cyphotilapia frontosa Seven Stripe - Large]()
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Cyphotilapia frontosa Seven-stripe is large but peaceful. From the heavily alkaline waters of Lake Tanganyika, these fish are often found in depths of up to 100 feet. Frontosas feature
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