That said, not all African cichlids can be kept with other cichlids. Some cichlid species are too aggressive towards others, so it’s best to do some research on cichlid compatibility before adding any new cichlids to the tank. For example, Electric Yellows(Labidochromis caeruleus)are a Malawi...
In their natural habitat, Cichlids can survive for around 10 to 20 years. In a tank, the average lifespan of an African Cichlid is around 8 years. However, the exact lifespan depends upon the species. Some African Cichlids can also survive for up to 15 years in an aquarium. African Cic...
Oscars and other large cichlids Buenos Aires Tetras The best fish for grass and really any type of planted tank are going to benano fish. These small fish do well in planted tanks because they like to school, they are generally peaceful, and will not eat your plants. Several examples of t...
Despite its smaller body, it has a wide mouth, so it can eat bigger food items too, such as sinking pellets or frozen and freeze-dried food. It can also eat fish small enough to fit its mouth. They can be good companions for similarly sized fish, therefore, any peaceful fish big enou...
Freshwater angelfish are South American cichlids of thePterophyllumgenus. These graceful and elegant fish are relatively peaceful as far as cichlids go, and are popular ascommunity fishfor home aquariums. Angelfishare hardy tropical fish that can live as long as a decade in a well-maintained fish...
These caves can be stacked, to provide a multi-level apartment complex, but are only appropriate for small fishes, such as bettas, small cichlids and tetras. Price at time of publish: $12 (2-pack) Material: Ceramic | Dimensions: 2.16 x 2.64 x 3.27 inches Best Large Fish Hideaway ...
Community tanks are perfect for Ram Cichlids, which can coexist with species like Platies, Corydoras, Guppies, Clown Loaches, and Tetras. Ram Cichlids are omnivores and can be fed various foods, including small insects. Mosquito larvae and other small insect larvae can be offered, as well as ...
heater is ideal for those who keep larger aggressive fish who fight with equipment, like somecichlids. They are a lot more expensive than other heaters which we’re looking at and another drawback is that the more components you have outside your tank, the more opportunities there are for ...
How Long Do Cichlids Live? How Long Do Snails Live? How Long Do Tetra Fish Live? Understanding Molly Fish Molly fish, scientifically known as Poecilia sphenops, are a species of freshwater fish that are native to Central and South America. They are a popular choice for aquariums due to thei...
Some of you might be wondering why we haven’t talked about one of the largest groups of aquarium fish, the cichlids. Although there are dwarf species that would be great in tanks as small as 10 gallons, the cichlids generally dominate aquariums of this size range. Whether it is the grace...