| Cichlids (pronounced siklid) are considered valued | | | | Cichlids are the African Cichlids, Angel Fish, Convict, |
| game fish while others (like the Tilapias) are an | | | | Firemouth, Jack Dempsey, Lake Malawi, Lake |
| important food fish. Many like the Oscars and | | | | Tanganyika, Oscar, Parrot, Pike, Pink Convict, Red |
| Angelfish are very popular in the aquarium trade. | | | | Devil, Red Zebra and Zebra to mention a few. |
| The actual number of cichlid species is unknown, but | | | | Of all the freshwater fish the cichlid fishes have the |
| estimates put the figures at between 1,300 and 3,000. | | | | largest variety of behaviors and body types. They are |
| They vary in body size from a very small 1 inch in | | | | also a favorite with the aquarium fish enthusiasts |
| length to a much larger 3 feet. | | | | because of their personality, they are known to beg |
| It is a fun time now for all of us cichlid enthusiasts, | | | | for food and greet their owners.They are without a |
| there are over 300 species of cichlids obtainable for | | | | doubt the smartest of the freshwater fishes. |
| the home aquarium lover. Some of the more popular | | | | |