Description
Assorted Mbuna Cichlids – A Burst of Color and Energy from Lake Malawi
Bring the vibrant spirit of Africa’s Lake Malawi into your aquarium with our Assorted Mbuna Cichlids — a lively and diverse collection of some of the most colorful and charismatic rock-dwelling cichlids. Known for their dazzling hues, striking patterns, and energetic personalities, Mbunas are the ultimate choice for aquarists who love a dynamic and visually stunning freshwater community.
Our assorted selection includes popular Mbuna varieties such as Electric Yellow, Red Zebra, Pseudotropheus, and more — each carefully bred and raised in aquarium-friendly conditions. Perfect for experienced hobbyists looking to create a lively, naturalistic African cichlid habitat.
Key Features:
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Vivid Color Range: Bright blues, yellows, reds, and striking patterns
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Active & Social: Dynamic swimmers with interesting behaviors and social hierarchies
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Hardy & Adaptable: Well-suited to standard African cichlid tank setups
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Rock-Dwelling Experts: Thrive with plenty of rocky caves and hiding spots
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 55 gallons for a community of Mbunas
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Water Temp: 74–82°F (23–28°C)
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pH Range: 7.8–8.6 (alkaline water preferred)
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Diet: Omnivorous – high-quality cichlid pellets, spirulina flakes, and occasional protein treats
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Lifespan: 5–8 years with proper care
Tip: Provide ample rockwork and territories to reduce aggression and support natural behaviors. Regular water changes and strong filtration are essential to maintain water quality.
Add a splash of wild African lake color and a dash of lively personality to your aquarium with our Assorted Mbuna Cichlids — where every fish is a masterpiece of nature’s palette.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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