5 Most Popular Victorian Cichlids

Cichlids are considered some of the most beautiful fresh water fish due in part to the variety of colors available. Looking for a Cichlid from Lake Victoria might be hard due to; invasive species, water siltation, and over fishing reducing the availability. 

Here are the top 5 most popular types of cichlids to look out for considering they are your best bet at adding a Victorian Cichlid to your fish tank. Of the Cichlids that are native to Lake Victoria I find Haplochromis to be the most easily accessible, which may be due in part to their striking colors and visual appeal. They are also considered more docile and easier to maintain in comparison to their Lake Malawi cousins, in my opinion, the equally as beautiful Mbuna.

1. Statoreochromis Alluaudi

Figure 1(Bauman)

2. Haplochromis sp. #44 "Thickskin” 

Figure 2(Bauman)

3. Haplochromis sp. "Blue Obliqidens" 

Figure 3(Bauman)

4.Haplochromis sp. "Red Tail Sheller"

Figure 4(Bauman)

 5. Haplochromis sp. "Kenya Gold"

Figure 5 (Bauman)

This list of 5 stand out in popularity because of the allure of having freshwater fish that can be easily mistaken for their saltwater counterparts, and when comparing the upkeep required for maintaining a saltwater tank it’s easy to see why they are in such high demand.

Which out of this list of Victorian Cichlids you like most?