Eretmodus - A Lake Tanganyikan Oddity. This is one of the Goby Cichlids, very similar in behavior to saltwater Hawkfishes. They are monogamous Bi-Parental mouthbrooders. The female broods the eggs, and after approximately 10 days, the fry are transferred to the males mouth who then broods them for approximately another 10 days. Eretmodus are herbivores. They can be extremely aggressive, primarily with each other, although they can also be problematic with other fish. A single fish can be kept in tanks as small as 20 gallons, but if they are going to be housed in numbers, 55 gallons and up is ideal.

Exochochromis - anagenys is currently the only species available. As they mature, females and males are both yellow with three black spots. However, when spawning the males turn deep purple. This Malawian fish appears to be a predator. Exochochromis get large, requiring a minimum of 75 gallons. Exochochromis are extremely sensitive mothers, which will spit a brood at the first disturbance.

Exochochromis anagenys (Female)

Fossorochromis - Very active fish from Lake Malawi. They should be kept in a large tank, at least 75 gallons. They are polygamous mouthbrooders. (Formerly Haplochromis)

Fossorochromis rostratus

Haplochromis (Victorian) - This genus used to include "Haplochromine" fishes from Lake Malawi which are now reclassified into 23 genera such as Copadichromis, Protomelas, Nimbochromis, Sciaenochromis, Otopharynx. The fish remaining in the genus Haplochromis may also be assigned to Astatotilapia depending on the author. These Haplochromis are all (with few exceptions) native to Lake Victoria and the surrounding satellite lakes. All are polygamous mouthbrooders. Diet wise, some of these fish are very specialized feeders, but most do fine on an omnivorous diet. Spirulina flakes usually help bring out their color and satisfy their need for vegetable matter. With a few exceptions, only the males have brilliant color, and in some species, it is only displayed during courting. These fish also lose their coloration easily when stressed. Despite all these "drawbacks", they can be some of the most colorful Cichlids available. Proper care, diet, conditions, and a little patience make these fish very rewarding. There are a few dwarf species which could be kept in tanks as small as 20 gallons, although they are rarely available. Most species are better off 30+, preferably 45 and up. They can be very aggressive, but usually most of their display is bluff. Among the Umbrella Genus Haplochromis, there are several sub-genera or genera which could be elevated to full Genus Stature. Some of them are listed below, along with any special characteristics or requirements: Astatoreochromis - an extremely generalized genus. Astatotilapia - usually insectivores Harpagochromis - piscivores (fish-eating predators), usually larger fish 6"+ Neochromis - algae scrapers, feed spirulina, more territorial Paralabidochromis - generally micro-predatory/omnivorous Ptyochromis - generally snail eaters Pundamilia - a new genus encompassing the "nyererei types" - most are micro-predators Pyxichromis - piscivores, larger than 6" as adults Xystichromis - unspecialized, generally omnivorous, sometimes smaller		Haplochromis sp. "Ruby Green"
		Haplochromis sp. "Fire" (True)
		Pundamilia nyererei
		Pundamilia nyererei "Ruti Island"
		Pundamilia sp. "Crimson Tide" TRUE (Red Snout)
		Pundamilia sp. "Zebra Nyererei"
Haplochromis sp. "Kenya Gold"	Haplochromis sp. "Fire Red Ugandan" (Young Male, not full Color!)	Pundamilia cf. "Crimson Tide"
Astatotilapia aneocolor "Largemouth Lake Edward"	Haplochromis sp. "Hippo Pointe Salmon"	Haplochromis sp. "Dayglow"
Pyxichromis orthostoma "Largemouth" (Female)	Haplochromis ishmaeli	Astatotilapia latifasciata "Zebra Obliquidens"
Astatotilapia latifasciata "Albino Zebra Obliquidens" (Developed by The Cichlid Factory; NOT a cross!)	Paralabidochromis chromogymnos "Zue Island"	Haplochromis sp. "Flameback"
Paralabidochromis sp. "Ugandan Red Side	Astatotilapia aneocolor "Lake Victoria" (A Young Male)	Astatotilapia aneocolor "Yellow Belly Lake Albert"
Astatoreochromis alluaudi	Haplochromis obliquidens	Paralabidochromis chilotes "Kenya Blue"
Harpagochromis sp. "Golden Duck"	Paralabidochromis sp. "Albino Half Crimson"	Paralabidochromis sp. "Mbita Gold Chest"