There are several reasons why cichilds make a great addition to your in home aquarium. They are very energetic, active, and alert thus making them very entertaining to watch. Cichlids also tend to be more noticeable than other tropical fish because they like to roam all over an aquarium, exploring... There are several reasons why cichilds make a great addition to your in home aquarium. They are very energetic, active, and alert thus making them very entertaining to watch. Cichlids also tend to be more noticeable than other tropical fish because they like to roam all over an aquarium, exploring...