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Malawi "Hap" Cichlids

"Haps" As they are know can be some of the most stunning fish in your cichlid tank. Most do not show any color other than brown as juveniles and then like the ugly duckling they turn out to be the most colorful fish you have ever seen.

Haplochromis from lake Malawi range in aggression and are best kept with other Malawi Mbuna or Victorian cichlids. Some of the more popular species among home aquarium owners are the Blue Dolphin cichlid, the Red Empress, the Taiwan Reef cichlid, and the Venustus.