Peacock Cichlids

Cichlid Scientific Family: Cichlidae
Cichlid Common Name: Cichlids
Cichlid Size: 7-20cm 
Cichlid Diet: Primarily Herbivore
Cichlid Water Type: Fresh
Cichlid Optimum pH Level: 7.2- 8.2
Cichlid Life Span: 8- 15 years

Cichlid Origin:

There are more than 1,300 known species of cichlid with more being found each year. There is an estimated 3,000 different species in total! Every different species of cichlid is only found in Africa and in very specific places.

The cichlid is native to the Victoria, Malawi, and Edward Lakes of eastern Africa and the Tanganyika lake which is the largest lake in central Africa.
Cichlids are often popular fish to keep as they as can be small and colourful but are easier to keep in an artificial aquarium than marine fish. Other cichlids are bred for meat due to their enormous size and are often caught in the wild by local fishermen.

Cichlid Life Span:

All species of cichlid are known to show strong parental bonds during breed. When the female cichlid has laid the eggs on an underwater log or rock, she fans water over them while the male cichlid defends their territory. Cichlids look after the baby cichlids (known as fry) until they are able to swim freely and are a few weeks old.