South/central American Cichlids
It is estimated that there are about 450 different species of cichlids in South America, but only just over 300 of those species have been described. South American cichlids have adapted to a wide range of different habitats and ecological niches. Many South American cichlids are opportunistic feeders, though a few are herbivorous. Not only do South American cichlids come from a variety of habitats, but they come in all shapes and sizes as well. The smallest South American species of cichlid is only 3 centimeters long while the largest grows as long as 60 centimeters.
Red Tiger Oscar
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Red Oscar
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Longfin Tiger Oscar
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Lemon Oscar
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Albino Tiger Oscar
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Parrot Cichlid
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
30 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Jack Dempsey
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
10 inches
Red Spot Gold Severum
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
7.9 inches
Green Texas
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Texas Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Geophagus Altifrons
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
10.4 inches
Black Convict
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
30 gallons
Max Size:
6 inches
Salvini Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
50 gallons
Max Size:
6 inches
Red Devil
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
50 gallons
Max Size:
15 inches
Uaru Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
70 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Managuense
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
14 inches
Wolf Fish
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
28 inches
Wolf Cichlid (Dovii)
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
130 gallons
Max Size:
28 inches
Rainbow Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
50 gallons
Max Size:
6 inches
Synspilum Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Max Size:
16.5 inches
Pink Convict
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
30 gallons
Max Size:
6 inches
Red Texas Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Red Terror Festae
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
110 gallons
Max Size:
19 inches
Green Severum
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
30 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Pearl Cichlid
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Max Size:
11 inches
Geophagus Surinamensis
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Geophagus Winemilleri
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Max Size:
7.87 inches
Geophagus Cupido
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Electric Blue Acara
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
30 gallons
Max Size:
6-7 inches
Blue Acara
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
30 gallons
Max Size:
6.3 inches
Geophagus Pellegrini
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Max Size:
6.1 inches
Geophagus Heckelii
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Blood Red Parrot Cichlid
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
30 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Geophagus Steindachneri
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
50 gallons
Max Size:
5-6 inches
Banded Cichlid
(Heros Severus)
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
100 gallons
Max Size:
7.75 inches
Satanoperca Daemon
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Max Size:
10.8 inches
Green Terror
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Crenicichla (Pike Cichlid)
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
30 gallons
Max Size:
6-12 inches
Red Shoulder Severum
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Laetacara
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
10 gallons
Max Size:
3.5 inches
Mayan Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
10 inches
Black Acara
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Pantano Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
17.7 inches
Minckley's cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
100 gallons
Max Size:
17 inches
Trimac Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
120 gallons
Max Size:
12 inches
Barton's Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Max Size:
7.1 inches
Nosferatu Labridens
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
9.4 inches
Nicaragua Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Max Size:
10 inches
T-Bar Cichlid
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Max Size:
4.9 inches
Ellioti Cichlid
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Max Size:
5.9 inches
Thorichthys Aureus
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Max Size:
6 inches
Thorichthys Helleri
Temperament:
Aggressive
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Max Size:
6.5 inches