Cichlid - Green Texas

Herichthys carpintis

Tank size: 55+ Gallons

Max Size: 12 inches

Lifespan: 10 to 13 years 

Temperament: Aggressive

Schooling: No

Region: United States

Common Tank Mates: Jack Dempsey, German Blue Rams, Green Terror Cichlid

Cichlid - Jack Dempsey

Rocio octofasciatus

Tank size: 80+ Gallons

Max Size: 10 to 15 inches

Lifespan: 8 to 10 years 

Temperament: Aggressive

Schooling: No

Region: Central America

Common Tank Mates: Plecos, Firemouth Cichlids, Silver Dollars, Convict Cichlids

Cichlid - Jaguar

Parachromis managuensis

Tank size: 70+ Gallons

Max Size: 14 inches

Lifespan: 15 years 

Temperament: Aggressive

Schooling: No

Region: Central America

Common Tank Mates: Oscars, Green Terror Cichlid, Red Devil Cichlid, Flowerhorn Cichlid

Cichlid - Keyhole

Cleithracara maronii

Cichlid - Lemon Oscar

Astronotus ocellatus

Tank size: 120+ Gallons

Max Size: 10 to 12 inches

Lifespan: 15 to 20 years 

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Schooling: No

Region: South America

Common Tank Mates: Plecos, Arowana, Jack Dempseys 

Cichlid - Loisellei

Parachromis loisellei

Cichlid - Magma Flowerhorn

Amphilophus labiatus + Amphilophus trimaculatus 

Cichlid - Panamensis

Cryptoheros panamensis

Cichlid - Peacock Bass

Cichla ocellaris

Tank size: 55+ Gallons

Max Size: 30 inches

Lifespan: 8 to 10 years 

Temperament: Aggressive

Schooling: No

Region: Central America

Common Tank Mates: Arowana, Redtail Catfish, Freshwater Stingrays

Cichlid - Pink Convict

Amatitlania nigrofasciata

Tank size: 30+ Gallons

Max Size: 4 to 5 inches

Lifespan: 8 to 10 years 

Temperament: Aggressive

Schooling: No

Common Tank Mates: Oscars, Pictus Catfish, Clown Loach, Silver Dollar Fish

Cichlid - Polar Blue Parrot Convict

Microgeophagus ramireze

Tank size: 55+ Gallons

Max Size: 5 inches

Lifespan: 5 to 10 years 

Temperament: Sometimes Aggressive

Schooling: No

Region: South America

Common Tank Mates: Angelfish, Severums, Parrot Cichlids, Corydoras, Plecos

Cichlid - Purple King Kong Parrot

Hybrid sp.

Tank size: 30+ Gallons

Max Size: 8 to 9 inches

Lifespan: 12 years 

Temperament: Semi Aggressive

Schooling: No

Region: South America

Common Tank Mates: Oscars, Vieja Cichlids, Red Mammon's, Red Devil Cichlids, Severums

Cichlid - Purple Parrot

Cichlasoma sp.

Cichlid - Rainbow

Herotilapia multispinosa

Cichlid - Rainbow Severum

Heros severus

Cichlid - Red Breast

Cribroheros longimanus

Cichlid - Red Devil

Amphilophus labiatus

Tank size: 55+ Gallons

Max Size: 15 inches

Lifespan: 10 to 12 years 

Temperament: Aggressive

Schooling: No

Region: Central America

Common Tank Mates: Better kept in monogamous pairs

Cichlid - Red Head Synspilum

Vieja synspilum

Tank size: 120+ Gallons

Max Size: 12 to 14 inches

Lifespan: 10 to 15 years 

Temperament: Aggressive

Schooling: No

Region: Central America

Common Tank Mates: Rainbowfish, Convict Cichlids, Jack Dempsey 

Cichlid - Red Head Tapajos Earth Eater

Geophagus steindachneri

Tank size: 55+ Gallons

Max Size: 6 to 8 inches

Lifespan: 8 years 

Temperament: Peaceful

Schooling: Yes (4 or more)

Region: South America

Common Tank Mates: Angelfish, Red Spotted Severum, Keyhole Cichlids

Cichlid - Red Jewel

Hemichromis bimaculatus

Tank size: 25+ Gallons

Max Size: 6 inches

Lifespan: 5 years 

Temperament: Aggressive

Schooling: No

Region: West Africa

Common Tank Mates: Peacocks, Clown Loaches, Electric Blue Acaras, Oscars