Characterful — but not peaceful community fish
Cichlids
Angelfish, rams and apistogrammas bring intelligence and personality, but they are cichlids: territorial, sometimes predatory, and not the peaceful community fish they are often sold as. They reward keepers who plan for their temperament.
3 species on Finfern · 3 with a full care guide.
💧 Get the water right: Give them space, hardscape for territory, and mature, stable water — most dwarf cichlids dislike a new tank.Care model: Cichlid setup
- AngelfishPterophyllum scalareThe tall, graceful centrepiece cichlid — beautiful, but a semi-aggressive predator that outgrows small tanks.
- German Blue RamMikrogeophagus ramireziA jewel of a dwarf cichlid — stunning colour, but wants warm, clean, mature water.
- ApistogrammaApistogramma spp.The 'apisto' — a characterful dwarf cichlid with big personality in a small package.
Plan a cichlids tank
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