South American Cichlids are a diverse group of fish often referred to as New World Cichlids. Cichlids are hardy, easy to care for fish that add brilliant color to the freshwater aquarium. South American Cichlids are found from Central America through South America and can be categorized into Dwarf Cichlids, Larger Amazonian Cichlids, and Larger Neotropical Cichlids, all of which have different care levels and tank requirements. Soft water Dwarf Cichlids of the genera Apistogrammas and Microgeophagus are more passive than their larger counterparts, and work well in the peaceful community aquarium. Larger Amazonian Cichlids and Neotropical Cichlids can adapt to a variety of water parameters. These larger species are mostly predatory fish that are territorial in nature and should be maintained in the semi-aggressive or aggressive aquarium. South American Cichlids have very interesting personalities and are extremely intelligent fish with highly evolved parental skills, making them one of the most popular groups of aquarium fish.
- Blue Ram
- Bolivian Ram
- Convict Cichlid
- Dwarf Cichlid
- Firemouth Cichlid
- Green Texas Cichlid
- Managua Cichlid
- Midas
- Oscar
- Peacock Bass
- Rainbow Cichlid
- Salvini Cichlid
- Severum
- Surinamensis Geophagus
- Texas Cichlid
