Over 1,800 species of cichlid fish live in Africa’s Rift Valleys lakes. In this crowded world, many cichlid species use ‘mouth-brooding’ to both incubate their eggs, and protect their young.

the Jack Dempsey cichlid is most definitely a carnivore. Because of their temperament, Jack Dempsey fish are not a good choice for the beginner fish keeper. They are also known for being aggressive ...

Jewel cichlids are equally as aggressive and territorial as Oscars, and they prefer to prey on smaller fish that they can fit ...

Angel Fitor is this year’s winner for his masterful underwater images of cichlid fishes in East Africa. Two male cichlid fish fight jaw to jaw over a snail shell. Inside the half-buried shell is a ...