Cichlid

Jewel Cichlid (Hemichromis Bimaculatus)

Jewel Cichlid (Hemichromis Bimaculatus): Ultimate Care Guide

Jewel Cichlids are considered an aggressive species, and therefore are not easy to care for. They are not recommended for beginners to the fishkeeping hobby, and should be carefully looked into before purchase. Jewel Cichlids are a hardy species that are fairly tolerant of changes to their water parameters, but their water parameters should still be monitored carefully.

Geophagus Brasiliensis

Geophagus Brasiliensis (Pearl Cichlid): Ultimate Care Guide

Also known as the Pearl Eartheater and Pearl Cichlid, Geophagus Brasiliensis is a robust fish native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It’s also present in a number of different countries where it’s sometimes classified as an invasive species. Geophagus Brasiliensis has one, and sometimes two, large black spots along its sides. This fish will change …

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geophagus winemilleri

Geophagus Winemilleri (Stripetail Geophagus Cichlid): Care Guide

Geophagus Winemilleri grows to magnificent coloring and is an amazing mid-sized “earth-eater” cichlid for the semi-aggressive, and occasionally even quiet, community aquarium.
Also known as the Stripetail Geophagus Cichlid, Geophagus Winemilleri is a stunning and surprisingly quiet mid-sized cichlid native to Venezuela and possibly adjacent places. It is one of the most unusual and colorful “earth-eating” species.