Buffalo Head Cichlid (Steatocranus casuarius): Ultimate Care Guide

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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Rabbit Snail

Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania): Ultimate Care Guide

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 …

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Taiwan Reef Cichlid

Taiwan Reef Cichlid (Protomelas sp. Steveni Taiwan): Care Guide

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 Snail

Bumblebee Snail (Engina mendicaria): Ultimate Care Guide

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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Brichardi Cichlid

Brichardi Cichlid (Neolamprologus brichardi): Ultimate Care Guide

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.