Cichlids: K

All cichlids whose common name starts with K, in alphabetical order. Each card links to its care guide.

12 species

Kaligono
Nimbochromis polystigma
Freshwater
10.2 in (26 cm) · 74 gal (280 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
Kelberi peacock bass
Cichla kelberi
Freshwater
23.6 in (60 cm) · 396 gal (1,500 L)77–86°F (25–30°C)
Kendall's lamprologus
Lepidiolamprologus kendalli
Freshwater
6.3 in (16 cm) · 79 gal (300 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)
Kenyi cichlid
Maylandia lombardoi
Freshwater
5.5 in (14 cm) · 53 gal (200 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
Keyhole cichlid
Cleithracara maronii
Freshwater
4.3 in (11 cm) · 25 gal (95 L)70–82°F (21–28°C)
Kingsizei zebra
Maylandia pulpican
Freshwater
3.5 in (9 cm) · 42 gal (160 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
Kiwinge hap
Dimidiochromis kiwinge
Freshwater
11.8 in (30 cm) · 159 gal (600 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)
Konings' peacock
Aulonocara koningsi
Freshwater
4.3 in (11 cm) · 63 gal (240 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)
Konings' zebra
Maylandia koningsi
Freshwater
3.1 in (8 cm) · 42 gal (160 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
Konye cichlid
Konia eisentrauti
Freshwater
4.3 in (11 cm) · 53 gal (200 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)
Kribensis
Pelvicachromis pulcher
Freshwater
3.9 in (10 cm) · 20 gal (75 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)
Kullander's dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma kullanderi
Freshwater
3.9 in (10 cm) · 29 gal (110 L)72–81°F (22–27°C)

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