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Central American Cichlids
Discussion about cichlids from Central America

South American Cichlids
Discussion about cichlids from South America
Moderator: Florent

Discus
Discussion about discus

Madagascar Cichlids
Discussion about cichlids from Madagascar and India

Lake Malawi Cichlids
Discussion about cichlids from Lake Malawi
Moderator: Troy

Lake Tanganyika Cichlids
Discussion about cichlids from Lake Tanganyika
Moderators: Troy, Thomas Andersen

Lake Tanganyika Sand-dwellers and Featherfins
A place to discuss the wonderful assemblage of lake Tanganyika cichlids from the tribe Ectodini, like Callochromis, Xenotilapia, Enantiopus, Cyathopharynx and Ophthalmotilapia!
Moderator: Thomas Andersen

Tropheus & Petrochromis
For discussion of all Tropheus & Petrochromis

Lake Victoria Cichlids
Discussion about cichlids from Lake Victoria
Moderator: Greg Steeves

Asian Cichlids
Discussion about Cichlids from Middle East or Asia

Other African Cichlids
Discussion about cichlids from Africa other than Rift Lake

Dwarf Cichlids
Discussion about dwarf cichlids from anywhere

General Cichlids
Discussion on general cichlid care and issues. ID cichlids you don't know the origin of. Mixed tank questions.
Moderators: Troy, Ken Boorman

For Beginners
This section deals with all aspects of the 'newbie' cichlid aquarist. For questions about tanks, water parameters, food, types of cichlids, and what other fish can be kept with them.
Moderator: Ken Boorman

Taxonomy
New cichlid species and taxonomy

Cichlid Behaviour
Discussions on cichlid behaviour in nature & captivity.
Moderator: Troy

Cichlid Conservation
Discussion about cichlid conservation and captive bred programs
Moderator: Ken Boorman

Health, Diseases and Treatments
Discussion about cichlid diseases, treatments and quarantine procedures. Keeping your fish healthy (foods).
Moderators: Troy, Ken Boorman

Equipment, Supplies, Books and DIY
Discussion about tank equipment (lights, heaters, etc.) & books. Also DIY projects.
Moderator: Ken Boorman

Filtration
Discussion about cichlid tank filtration
Moderator: Ken Boorman

General plant questions

Biotopes

In Memoriam
To honour those people who have been highly respected and known in ichthyological and hobbyist circles.

General Fish Topics
Discussion on just about any fish related topic!

Lounge
For off topic posts, and friendly discussions

Membership
Join the American Cichlid Association!
Moderator: darylh69

ACA News
The latest in the American Cichlid Association
Moderator: darylh69

Website issues, help
Help with the American Cichlid Association page
Moderator: darylh69

Photo Contest
Participate in the ACA monthly photo contest and get recognition! Everybody is invited
Moderators: darylh69, johnscottanthony2

Upcoming Events
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Sponsors section
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Cichlid & tank related blogs
Find out to get your own cichlid blog here! Let people see what sort of tanks you have.