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More Common African Cichlids

These are just more common and easy to find african cichlids.

The Rusty Cichlid

Iodotropheus Sprengerae(scientific name)is typical of mbuna it is aggressive,though not as aggressive as some of the other types.It likes a variety of meaty foods and it's territorial.This is a good community fish for with other african cichlids.

The Julie

Julidochromis Ornatus(scientific name)likes extremely hard water and is usually kept by itself.They are kind of picky eaters they prefer live food but you'll hafta find substitutes.Again they are aggressive but not overly aggressive.

The Tropheops

Peudotropheus Tropheops(scientific name).This is the mottled form,it also has many variations in color.This is one of the most peaceful african cichlids.It would be good in an african community tank.A relativly hardy fish that will live through about anything.The way you can tell these from the kenyi is their mouth.The tropheops mouth is pointing somewhat down.

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