Thinking of setting up an aquarium for African cichlids? Not surprising: from the Rift Lake species from Lake Malawi, Victoria, and Tanganyika, or the West-African river types, Africa has a lot to offer. African cichlids are highly colorful and give you an amazing opportunity to set up a biotope aquarium. Not all African cichlids are … Read more
Looking for a colorful fish to set up a small single-species tank for? Or maybe you’re in need of a pop of color for a larger, peaceful South American-style community aquarium? Allow us to introduce you to the genus Apistogramma, which contains some of the most colorful dwarf cichlids to be found in this part … Read more
Looking for a new addition to your (community) aquarium but don’t want to settle for something boring? You’ll love Pelvicachromis pulcher, also known as the kribensis cichlid. With a pair of these feisty African cichlids, your tank will never be boring. You might even end up with some babies! Find out everything you need to … Read more
Looking to get into keeping cichlids? Why not start with one of the many colorful dwarf cichlids out there. Apistogramma agassizii (also known as Agassiz’s dwarf cichlid) is a true classic in the aquarium hobby and still a favorite when it comes to South American fish. Because the species is often captive-bred and raised, it’s … Read more
Looking to set up an aquarium to keep one or multiple of the endless colorful African cichlid species? Consider one of the classics of this branch of the aquarium hobby: the striking Labidochromis caeruleus, better known as the electric yellow cichlid. Its small size and relatively peaceful nature make the electric yellow cichlid one of … Read more
As we’ve mentioned in the angelfish care guide, we adore the sight of an amazing angelfish aquarium filled with members of this regal species. But what if you want to add some other fish as well? Angels are skittish and need calm, but at the same time they’re able to easily eat smaller tankmates. Luckily, … Read more
We haven’t met an aquarist yet who doesn’t fall in love at least a little bit when they see a well-maintained Amazon biotope aquarium with a school of angelfish. These cichlids are the kings and queens of the freshwater aquarium hobby! Their regal stature and fascinating behavior have made them a favorite of many an … Read more
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