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Golden Mbuna Cichlid (Melanochromis auratus) – 2–9cm Size Grades
24–28°C · pH 7.6–8.8 · 205L
£5.15£5.99
African Cichlids for Sale UK
Explore African cichlids by their exact needs. Rift Lake and riverine species need different plans.
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- Identify the fish before choosing water conditions
- Plan adult territories, diet and separation options
- A shared lake or two-fish offer does not guarantee compatibility
Current African Cichlids listings
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Red Dragon Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara Hybrid)
23–27°C · pH 8–8.6
From £12.09Some sizes on sale
Moderate
Yellow Lab Cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus)
24–28°C · pH 7.7–8.6 · 154L
From £8.99Some sizes on sale
Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Haplochromis moorii)
25–26°C · pH 8–8.6 · 257L
From £6.59Some sizes on sale
Moderate
Chimate Dogtooth Cichlid (Cynotilapia zebroides) – 2–7cm & XL Sizes
25–27°C · pH 8–8.5 · 90L
£10.99
Steveni Blue Neon Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara stuartgranti)
23–26°C · pH 8–8.6 · 243L
£18.99
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Yellow Lepturus Cichlid (Buccochromis rhoadesii)
23–27°C · pH 8–8.4
£43.99
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Johanni Mbuna (Pseudotropheus johannii)
24–26°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 150L
£6.15£6.99
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Malawi Hawk Cichlid (Aristochromis christyi)
24–26°C · pH 7.5–8.4 · 648L
From £20.99Some sizes on sale
Moderate
Karilani Herring Cichlid (Cyprichromis microlepidotus)
24–27°C · pH 7.8–9 · 243L
£41.99
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Bemba Tropheus (Tropheus moorii 'Bemba')
24–26°C · pH 8–8.6
From £38.69Some sizes on sale
Moderate
Gold Head Compressiceps (Altolamprologus compressiceps)
23–27°C · 200L
£20.99
Moderate
Brichard’s Chalinochromis (Chalinochromis brichardi)
24–27°C · pH 8–9
£14.19
Lwanda Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp. 'Lwanda')
23–27°C · pH 8–8.6
£18.99
Moderate
Ocellated Shell-Dweller (Neolamprologus kungweensis)
24–26°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 60L
£21.99
Chilumba Scrapemouth Mbuna (Labeotropheus trewavasae)
24–24°C · pH 8–8 · 154L
£14.99
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Meleagris Shell-Dweller (Neolamprologus stappersi)
24–27°C · pH 8–8.6
£16.71£18.99
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Petrochromis sp. 'Kazumbe' Cape Kabogo
23–27°C · pH 8–8.6
£62.99
Electric Blue Hap (Sciaenochromis fryeri)
24–27°C · pH 8–8.6 · 304L
£42.99
Moderate
Acei Cichlid (Pseudotropheus sp. 'Acei')
24–26°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 300L
£7.99
Mpangha Rocks Red Top Zebra (Maylandia emmiltos)
23–27°C · pH 8–8.6
£35.99
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Blue Ocellated Shell-Dweller (Lamprologus ocellatus)
23–25°C · pH 8–9 · 75L
£16.33£18.99
OB Red Zebra Mbuna (Maylandia zebra)
23–27°C · pH 8–8 · 205L
£13.09
Moderate
Lethrinops albus 'Kande Island' Cichlid
24–26°C · pH 7.5–8.4 · 400L
£27.99
Before you choose from this collection
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Explore African cichlids from different habitats, including Malawi and Tanganyika species and African riverine fish. This is a broad collection, not a ready-made community: identify each fish before matching water, adult space, feeding and temperament. The related Dwarf Lake Synodontis offer is a catfish, not a cichlid; assess its own feeding and companion needs.
Use the focused Malawi collection for selected mbuna, peacocks and haps, or browse the catalogue families for other choices. Check the exact size, sex where stated and sale unit on each listing. A two-fish offer does not by itself promise a compatible or breeding pair.
Delivery options are shown at checkout. Read our delivery page for packing, arrival guidance and the live arrival guarantee. An unboxing video can help, but it is optional.
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Frequently asked questions
There is no single range for every African cichlid. Rift Lake and riverine species have different requirements. Check the identified fish and measured source and aquarium water; do not apply a Malawi water recipe to the whole collection.
Compare current prices for the selected species, size and sale unit. Larger size, colour or a higher price does not prove origin or breeding status; use only information explicitly stated for that offer.
It depends on the exact species and setup. Territorial behaviour, adult size, diet and water requirements need to work together. Sharing a continent or lake is not a guarantee that two species will live safely together.
Do not use crowding as a general aggression fix. A stocking plan must account for adult space, territories, water quality, filtration and a way to separate fish. Ask about your exact species and dimensions before adding more fish to a problem group.
Choose by the needs of the particular species, not a broad beginner label. Prepare a mature aquarium and a practical territory, feeding and maintenance plan before ordering. We can help narrow your shortlist if you share your setup.
Delivery options are shown at checkout. Read our delivery page for packing, arrival guidance and the live arrival guarantee. An unboxing video can help, but it is optional.
Breeding behaviour differs between species, including mouthbrooding and substrate spawning. Check the exact fish and plan separate space for vulnerable adults or young; a purchase or mixed-sex group is not a breeding guarantee.
Yes, but they are not Rift Lake fish. Check the exact jewel cichlid identity and riverine care requirements rather than treating it as a Malawi mbuna. Territorial behaviour needs particular attention when planning companions.
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