Cichlids are one of the most popular types of freshwater fish originally from the brackish lakes of Africa and Central and South America.Cichlids are a interesting species and come in many colors, these fish are renowned for their stunning visual appearance, unique behaviors and fun personalities.In this article there are 7 reasons that make Cichlid fish great pets.Every specie has its very own pattern and coloration, so there is one to suit everyone.There are many famous types such: African Butterfly, Yellow African, and Orange Zebra Cichlid.They are the absolute hardiest aquarium fish around, with the normal Cichlid being between 4 to 12 crawls long.In fact, Cichlids can adapt to the changes in their environment faster and better than any other species of fish.These fish are good swimmers and whenever they sense movement outside of the tank, they will follow it in the hope that they are about to be fed.In the wild, these fish can survive from 5 to 60 years, depending on the species they can survive from 5 to 8 in the aquariums.Cichlid are brightly colored fish, their body can be in all imaginable colors. Males are more colorful than females.They are often popular fish to keep, they can be small and colourful but are easier to keep in an artificial aquarium than marine fish.These fish are smart, they can be very intelligent and learn exceptionally fast.There are lots of anecdotal reports from their owners about their intelligence. Some people claim that cichlids greet them when they come home; others believe their cichlids watch TV with them.