Geophagus Sveni, also known as Sveni Eartheater, is a docile and beautiful Cichlid from South America. A schooling species, this fish does best in groups of 5 or more. Their light, almost pearlescent coloration, makes them a striking fish in a group. In its natural environment, Geophagus Sveni will dig through sand looking for insects …
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Native to the fast moving waters of the Amazon, the Uaru Cichlid is a large and uncommon aquarium addition. In their natural habitat this species is seen as a food fish and commonly sold in local markets. It features an oval to disc-shaped body with tan to blue coloration and black blotches along the sides. …
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Acei cichlid (Pseudotropheus Acei), also known as Yellow Tail Acei, is found in Zambia on the Northwestern coast of Lake Malawi, from Bandawe Point to Ngara. With their striking yellowfins and slender blue body, these fish are stunning.
While technically an African Cichlid, the Buffalo Head Cichlid looks and behaves differently than many other Cichlids from the region. They are more docile, and less prone to fight with tank mates, though they can display aggression during spawning. Overall, Buffalo Head Cichlids are well-behaved, and stick to the lower areas of their tanks. This …
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Keeping fish has been a hobby for thousands of years. The process and techniques for keeping fish though has changed a lot over all that time. Keeping fish, especially in aquariums, has jumped in popularity in the last one hundred years or so and it seems so many people keep fish in their home or …
Common Name(s) Rabbit Snail, Elephant Snail Scientific Name Tylomelania Origin Sulawesi, Indonesia Temperature 76-84 degrees Fahrenheit Size 2 inches Minimum Tank Size 29 gallons Food & Diet Scavenger vegetarians. Need Calcium Lifespan 1-3 years Water pH 7.2-7.5 Tank Mates Mystery Snails, Gold Inca Snails, Ivory Snails, Nerite Snails, Ramshorn Snails, Japanese Trapdoor Snails, and Malaysian …
Native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa, the Calvus Cichlid is a slow-growing and mostly docile Cichlid species. This fish is best kept in species-specific tanks or with other fish native to Lake Tanganyika. Keeping a pair or a group of up to 6 individuals is common; this isn’t the type of Cichlid which can be …
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The Taiwan Reef Cichlid (Protomelas sp. Steveni Taiwan) is a gorgeous species of cichlid normally found in select areas in the Taiwan Reef of Lake Malawi, Africa.
Taiwan Reef Cichlid is one of the most popular Haplochromis amongst African Cichlid keepers because of its vibrant electric blue and bright yellow colors.
While they are slightly territorial, this species of cichlid gets along with Haps and other cichlids very well, making them perfect for any aquarium owner looking to add a pop of color to their Cichlid tank.
Bumblebee Snails can be a great and eye-catching addition to your tank’s cleanup crew. Originating in the Indo-Pacific region, they can also be found as far away as Florida and Kenya. Along with eating meaty leftovers, these snails will hunt and kill Vermetid Snails. Vermetid Snails are an aquarium nuisance species which can harm corals. …
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The Bruchardi Cichlids are gorgeous. Their bodies are light brown, and the area around the tail is yellow. This species’ delicate, yellow fins feature a blue border. In addition fish having bright blue eyes, they also have an eye-catching pattern of blue lines that runs from the lip to the gill covering. From the eye to the gill covering, a broad, horizontal black stripe can be seen. Above the bar, the gill cover features a bright yellow or gold patch.
