When setting up a community fish tank, the most important thing to consider is which species you’ll want in your new pet setup. You need them share water requirements but not just that! temperament compatibility should also be taken into account because sometimes smaller pets may end up being lunch for bigger ones if they’re … Read more
The truth about African Cichlids and their fry is that they do eat them. It may sound scary to any upcoming breeder but there’s always a remedy for this vice- tendencies of keeping young ones in mouth protect Young ciTRIQUES from being eaten by Parental algae vampires! In the wild, some cichlids will eat their … Read more
The African cichlid is a wonderful fish to be included in any given aquarium. There are many reasons why they make an excellent addition, such as their ease of breeding and ability tolerate differing water conditions (although this certainly isn’t always true). One thing that every aquarist will tell you? These colorful little guys have … Read more
African Cichlids are a rare but spectacular group of fish that can be found in many stores across America. They’re more expensive than most other types because their appearance influences price – large and colorful cichlid varieties cost higher rates, while smaller ones come at lower costs! With such a wide range in pricing, it’s … Read more
Some people always wanted to have cichlids swimming around in their living room, playing with them and feeding the fish. This is just one of many steps that you need for setting up an aquarium correctly so it can be safe from harm as well as provide your favorite pets plenty more fun! The importance … Read more
Cyphotilapia frontosa is a coveted African cichlid in the aquarium trade. It’s not hard to see why! Not only do they have that fat hump on their head which gets bigger with age, but these fish also develop prominent fins as well so you can keep one for yourself or add them into your tank … Read more
In their natural habitat, the Auratus Cichlid is only found on rocky outcrops. They are an aggressive fish that needs plenty of rocks to survive in a species-only environment like Lake Malawi where they originate from . To enjoy these cichilds at home you will need separate territories for each one with lots more hiding … Read more
Extremely aggressive, the Melanochromis auratus is also known as “the Malawi golden cichlid” or ‘golden mbuna’. The elongated body of this fish features a narrow mouth and rounded snout with continuous dorsal fins. Their closely spaced teeth make them look like incisors – ideal for grabbing onto small invertebrates that live on plants in slow-moving … Read more
How to Care for Tropheus Cichlids? The Tropheus Cichlid is a fish that comes in different colors, at least 50 color morphs. This champion of variety was described over 100 years ago and became the first ever identified species within its genus – Traotomutoides moorii ( translates to “two tongues” for how they’re shaped). The … Read more
The Livingstonii Cichlid is a piscivorous haplyfish native to Lake Malawi in the Great Rift Valley region. This fish species has unique hunting behavior where it plays dead as potential prey gets closer, then launches into action immediately upon detecting that its target is within striking range so as not let any opportunities slip past! … Read more