Teach me about the different Cichlids please

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I don't see a 'Beginner" section, so I thought I would just start a thread here.

I must tell you... I am very overwhelmed and intimidated by all the different species of cichlids and different regions. I have spent several hours researching the net and I'm still lost :nilly: :confused:

Can you guys help me understand the pros and cons of Malawi, Tanganyka, South America, Central America, etc...

Sorry for the noobie question, but I appreciate your help!!!!
 
Thats quite the broad topic! There is really no "con" in keeping any fish, just so long as you meet there requirements! All fish are quite interesting to watch when they are kept as they should be, they just have different, likeable qualities.
 
Seems that Africans are more colorful. Is this true?
 
In most cases yes. Some cichlids from the Americas are prettier than some of those from Africa.
 
WHEN AFRICANS GET BIG SOME OF THEM SEEM TO LOSS THERE BRIGHT COLORS AND BECOME REAL DULL LOOKING

I DONT REALLY LIKE THE COMMON AFRICANS!

C.A. AND S.A. ARE BETTER TO MY CUZ WHEN THEY ARE YOUNG MOST JUST LOOK SILVER BUT OVER TIME YOU REALLY CANT TELL WAT IT MIGHT COME OUT LOOKING LIKE

RED TERRORS IS A GREAT EXAMPLE OF THAT
 
It is all up to personal preference. I have kept or keep cichlids from Central/South America, Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, Madagascar, and Lake Victoria.
 
Broad topic indeed; Here's a few comments from my friends about my cichlids:

"The african cichlids are the closest I've ever seen to saltwater coloration and variation.

Africans are an affordable way to get saltwater colors with alot less maintence.

South American Cichlids are big dumb cichlids.

Although your SA cichlids are quite colorful and unique I don't like them because they require such a large tank."

All these statements I've heard a few times from a few different people, they are NOT fact, but gives you a biased overview. Why not start with one topic like-
Tell me about Malawi cichlids?
 
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