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From timid species that do well in schools such as Golden Sevurms or Oscars that are semi-aggressive and learn to beg for food from their keepers to outright aggressive fish such as Wolf cichlids that would like nothing more than to bite the hand of there keepers.
With over 600 species found mostly in South America and the Rift lakes of Africa there is plenty to chose from
A Cichlid tank can off er a lot of enjoyment to their owner. Observing these fish through their life cycle from juveniles to adults that may than go on to form a breeding pair or colony or just be happy as a display fish by themselves
Keeping the fish in good water suited to there natural environment will bring out the best colors and allow them to grow quickly and remain healthy