6 African Butterfly Cichlid

African Butterfly Cichlid

The Anomalochromis thomasi, commonly called the African Butterfly Cichlid, is a peaceful dwarf cichlid native to streams and rivers in West Africa. It gets its name from its delicate fins and graceful swimming style, which resemble a butterfly in motion.

Unlike many cichlids, this species is very peaceful and community-friendly, making it a great choice for planted aquariums and smaller tanks.

Care Requirements

• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Omnivore (flakes, pellets, frozen foods, small live foods)
• Temperature: 72–80°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
• Adult Size: 3–3.5 inches

Tank Setup

• Sand or fine gravel substrate
• Driftwood and plants for hiding spots
• Calm tankmates such as tetras, rasboras, or peaceful cichlids

They are biparental breeders, meaning both the male and female guard eggs and fry. During breeding they often clean a flat rock or surface to lay their eggs.

Notes:

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ. 🐟

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We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

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