Discus are generally calm, peaceful fish, but as cichlids, they can be aggressive toward one another, especially when attempting to pair off and spawn. Shy or submissive fish should be removed if they are unable to compete. Most serious hobbyists do not mix their discus with too many other ...
The large nuchal hump found in some neotropical cichlids has also been included in these projects, creating some impressive animals.But many traditional aquarists are unhappy with these new creations. They often consider these animals to be abominations and even call them “Frankenfish.” But what...
FIGURE (2) Examples of fish management to promote natural behaviour and enhance welfare.Top left: use of natural features, in this case non-toxic palm fronds, to provide breeding (egg laying) locations for a pair of cichlids (Cichlidae). Top right: a single-species shoal of critically enda...
Despite not being designed for the purpose, the protected areas are clearly benefitting cichlid taxonomic and functional diversity within Lake Tanganyika, probably through local reduction in sediment deposition and/or pollution, but as cichlids can be poor dispersers protected area coverage should be ...
Edit: Also, freeze-dried krill isn't the best food for an anemone. It isn't going to hurt it or anything, but it isn't very nutritious compared to many other foods and nems don't eat as often as fish, you want to get the most bang for your buck - especially since it's very ...
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