The Kenyi Cichlid are moderately large and aggressive Mbuna that come from Lake Malawi in East Africa. They typically live 32 feet underwater in an area where the rocky bottom and the sand come together. Other names these fish typically go by are Lombardoi Cichlid, Kennyi, Cichlid, Blue Kenyi Cichlid, Golden Zebra Cichlid, and Kenyii. …
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Panda Loach is a type of loach fish that is native to the fast moving mountain streams in Guangxi Province, China. This active and peaceful fish gets its name from irregular black bands over a lighter colored body. This species is available to hobbyists, but is rare. While the fish isn’t endangered or threatened, authorities …
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Skunk Loach is a type of loach fish that are native to both still and fast-moving waters in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and northern parts of India. They have pinkish body coloration with a black stripe that starts at their head and runs along the back to the tail. A shoaling fish, Skunk Loaches like the …
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Common Name(s) African Arowana, Boneytongue Scientific Name Heterotis niloticus Origin Watersheds throughout Africa Temperature 78F to 82F Size Up to 3.3 ft and 22 lbs Minimum Tank Size 300 gallon Food & Diet small live food such as tiny fish and worms or shrimp Lifespan 20+ years Water pH 6.5-7.5 Tank Mates Cichlids, xenomystus, synodontis, …
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The peppermint shrimp, or Lysmata wurdemanni, is a saltwater reef shrimp that adds a burst of color to your tank with their pink or off-white color and red stripes. In its natural habitat, it can be found 3-90 feet below sea level. The tropical waters in the West Atlantic to the Caribbean are home to …
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Native to fast-moving headwaters in Myanmar and Thailand, the Tiger Loach is a rare and eye-catching loach fish in the aquarium hobby. Also known as Redfin Tiger Loach, this species has bright red fins when mature. Somewhat aggressive, this fish is best in groups of six to eight or more, and is often kept in …
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What are South American Cichlids? South American Cichlids are a diverse grouping of Cichlid fish that originate from Venezuela, Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and the surrounding areas within South America. Among the numerous bodies of water, the Amazon River constitutes the largest system. In fact, it constitutes one-fifth of the total flowing fresh water of the …
What is an Central American Cichlid? Central American Cichlids are a type of Cichlid fish that can be found in the limestone rich, alkaline waters of Central America. They can be found in brackish water environments, saltwater and freshwater, fast moving rivers, and some can be found near the sea in mangroves, lagoons, and bays. …
Endler Guppy, Poecilia Wingei, is a popular fish in the aquarium world because they are peaceful, colorful, and quick to make babies. They are also called Endler’s Livebearer because they give birth to live fish. They are a close relative of the common Guppy. It is an easy nano fish to take care of, so …
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The Green Terror Cichlid (Aequidens Rivulatus) is a freshwater fish that is native to the tropical river basins of Peru and Ecuador in South America. The coastal slopes of the Pacific Ocean are home to the fish, from the Esmeralda River in Ecuador to the Thumbes River in Peru. The Green Terror’s name originated from …
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