Freshwater Fish
Assorted African Cichlid.
A mixed selection of African cichlids — bold, colorful, and full of personality, hand-picked from what's looking best in our tanks. Most come from the rocky lakes of East Africa and want hard, alkaline water with plenty of caves and territory. Ask us to pair compatible types for your setup.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
Good tank mates
These come in as a mixed group and we don't have a set temperament or community rating on this listing, so the right tankmates really depend on which species are in this week. As a general rule, African cichlids do best matched with other African cichlids of similar size and attitude in a tank with hard, alkaline water and lots of rockwork to break up sightlines; mixing Rift Lake cichlids that don't share water needs, or putting them with soft, peaceful community fish, usually ends badly. Compatibility depends on the individual fish, so call us or stop in and we'll help you pair compatible types for your setup.
Good to know
Most African cichlids in the hobby come from the rocky shores of the East African Rift Lakes, mainly Malawi, Tanganyika, and Victoria.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Mon–Fri 12–6 · Sat 11–4 · Sun closed. Call ahead on livestock — what's on the floor rotates.