We have access to a wide range of aquarium suppliers and manufacturers, giving us the ability to find almost any aquarium size and style at a lower price. And if we can't find a pre-manufactured aquarium that suits your needs, we can custom design one for you!
We feel that all of the fish and plants we offer to our customers are of superior quality and exceptional health. For this reason, all Cichlids and live aquatic plants are covered by our About Cichlids
Cichlids are mainly herbivores and omnivores, with a diet consisting of algae, plants, and small invertebrates. There are also those species that are carnivorous, feeding on small fish, insect larvae, and invertebrates. Still others are detritivores feeding on all types of organic matter, both living and dead.
African Cichlids are renowned for their unique and interesting behavioral patterns. Most male species, which are commonly the most vibrant, will display a varying number of colors depending on their current "mood." These are known to hobbyists as "Fright Patterns," because the most pronounced color change will occur if the fish feels threatened or challenged by another cichlid or predator. Their colors will also change dramatically during "courting."
African Cichlids are known for their interesting style of reproduction. Most species are what is known as "Mouth Brooders," meaning they care for the eggs and larvae in their mouth. The female will usually carry the young for 2-3 weeks, or until they can swim and feed on their own. All of these interesting features make Cichlids a wonderfully enjoyable pet to own.
Our Stock
At CPCS, we stock an extensive variety of African Cichlids, covering the entire spectrum of colors and patterns, and varying in size from 2-5 inches. We also deal with Cichlid breeders and importers from around the country, allowing us to be selective in the fish we chose to stock and breed. Many of the fish we offer are bred right in our in-house breeding community from wild caught or first generation, tank raised (F1) parents. Wild and F1 fish are known to be more colorful, live longer, and grow to be 1-2 inches larger. CPCS also have a large variety of live aquatic plants available to our customers. We believe that all aquariums should contain natural live plants in order to maintain a proper ecosystem, but the we always let the customer make the decision on what exactly suits their needs.
