Remarks: African Butterfly Cichlids (Anomalochromis thomasi) are found in Guinea and Sierra Leone, where they live in forest streams underneath plenty of vegetation. They are happy in a variety of water conditions in the aquarium, however, as long as it is kept clean. They are fairly peaceful and stay under 4″, making them perfect for a 55 gallon tank with Congo Tetras or other African schooling fish.

Scientific Name: Anomalochromis thomasi

Common Name: African Butterfly Cichlid

Max Size: 4″

pH: 5.0-7.5

Hardness: Moderate

Temperature: 72-82

Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive

Region of Origin: West Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: West African cichlids, catfish, larger schooling fish.

Tank Mate Options:

• Yellow Congo Tetra
• Synodontis ocellifer
• Congo Tetra