Cuban Cichlid (Nandopsis tetracanthus)

Cuban Cichlid (Nandopsis tetracanthus)This very large and very aggressive Central American cichlid is a very unique species that matures into a stunning purple and black marbled coloration.

They are called this because the deep red color on all 7 points of their fins

The color can range from a orange yellow to a bright yellow

Compared to its wide-bar relatives

making it a great option for hobbyists looking for something uncommon yet practical

but still territorial and predatory

African Arowana (Heterotis niloticus)

Tank mates must be too large to fit in the Arowana’s mouth

although a similar looking species is imported from Peru and often misidentified as P

non-aggressive species:

prized for its dramatic transformation from a jet-black juvenile into a sleek

This is a short body variant

It spends much of its time resting along the substrate or under structure