African Cichlids are the most beautiful freshwater fish, IMO. Problem is they are known for NOT being beginner-level fish. That's both true and not true. Have you tried to start a tank before only to have them at each other's throats, and you couldn't figure out why? Or maybe you've been intimidated by that label, "Not for Beginners" so you haven't even tried yet. I know the feeling. When I first decided to keep these beautiful fish years ago I dove in and learned on the fly, also known as "the hard way". But learning from my mistakes is what got me to understand and appreciate African Cichlids. Now I'd like to take you past that painful learning curve and teach you everything you need to know, in one book!