Go Tropical With Exotic Cichlids for Your Aquarium
Exotic cichlids can add color and vibrancy to your freshwater or saltwater live aquarium. Beautiful profiles combined with eye-popping colors make this species a perennial favorite among aquarium owners the world over. Use this brief but helpful guide when researching cichlids for sale to help you find a match for your aquarium when you shop for these fish on eBay.
Types of cichlid fishSome of the types of cichlid fish you can find on eBay include:
- Red Texas cichlids
- Jaguar cichlids
- Black nasty cichlids
- Convict cichlids
- African cichlids
- Angelfish discus
Consider whether the aquarium the cichlid fish will be living in is freshwater or saltwater. There are both fresh and saltwater varieties of cichlid fish available. Choose a saltwater reef variety of cichlid fish, such as the Lemon Jake Peacock variety, if the tank in question is saltwater and contains coral. The Green Texas variety of cichlid fish is a good choice for medium to large freshwater tanks.
Can cichlids coexist with other fish?Cichlids can coexist with certain species of fish. Once you know whether to shop for fresh or saltwater varieties of cichlids, you need to consider the size of the aquarium and what species of fish are already living in it. Cichlids come in three temperaments: aggressive, moderate, and peaceful. Small tanks can only accommodate aggressive cichlids if there are no other fish present. Larger tanks that have space for fish to establish their own territories can support moderate to aggressive varieties, but if you are not sure about the existing species in your tank, you might want to choose a peaceful variety. There also exist cichlid fry for sale, which are small, young cichlids that can coexist with other small fish, at least until they increase in size. Generally, even aggressive cichlids can coexist with loaches, catfish, shark species, plecos, and larger tetra species.
Considering aestheticsDoes your aquarium have a particular color scheme that dominates the aquascape? If so, be sure to choose a variety that complements your tank's color palette. You might want to consider looking for cichlid fish that are unique in color and will stand out among the preexisting flora and fauna within the tank if you want your cichlid to really pop. Cichlids come in many colors, such as red, green, orange, blue, yellow, and a mixture of colors.
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