Collection: African cichlids - lake Malawi

Primarily categorized into rock-dwelling Mbuna (smaller, aggressive) and open-water Haplochromines/Peacocks (larger,,, more,, predatory), they require hard, alkaline water, typically 76-82°F. 

They are known to be aggressive,, with "overstocking" sometimes used in aquariums to distribute aggression.

They are mouthbrooders, where the female carries eggs in her mouth.