Endangered Saltwater Fish, Astatotilapia latifasciata: Size To Everything

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Astatotilapia latifasciata photos Common name:  zebra obliquidens also called Hap sp. Zebra.  I have recently seen this species labeled as Haplochromis sp. Zebra Thick Skin. Location and Lake collected from:  Lake Kyoga and Lake Nawampasa Approximate size:  4 – 4.5 inches Food:  Will eat flake, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, and pellet food. pH:  7.6 […]

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Saltwater Aquarium Equipment & Tank Setup For Beginners

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A major element of saltwater aquarium maintenance comes down to your equipment. Correct maintenance of your equipment is essential to the well-being of your reef and fish. The protein skimmer cup should be cleaned daily.  It will not hurt the aquarium greatly if this skipped one day every now and then, however, skipping anymore could

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Do Not Recommend Putting It With Calm Fish: Know More About Labidochromis sp. Hongi

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Labidochromis sp. hongi Labidochromis sp. hongi pictured. Common Names: Kimpuma, Red Top Kimpuma, Super Red Top Kimpuma, and most recently this species has been listed as Labidochromis sp. Hongi Island.  There has been quite some confusion about the species name of this fish.  The proper species name is Labidochromis sp. Hongi although you will probably

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Aggressive Defender: Check More About Labidochromis sp. Perlmutt

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Labidochromis sp. perlmutt Labidochromis sp. perlmutt pictured. Common Name: None Locations Collected From: Mbamba Bay Island and Chuwa(south coast of Mbamba Bay). Approximate Size:  4.5 inches with females staying slightly smaller. Food: Not picky.  Did not refuse anything I offered them.  Water Conditions:  Tolerant of a 7.5pH – 8.5pH and a temperature range of 75

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Can Be Aggressive Or Friendly: Basic Knowledge About Aulonocara “OB Peacock” Hybrid

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Aulonocara “OB Peacock” Hybrid Common Name: OB Peacock, Marmalade Cat Peacock Location Collected From: This fish is not part of the Genus Aulonocara it is a Hybrid and does not exist in the Wild.  This fish is thought to be a hybrid between Otopharynx lithobates (AKA red top Aristochromis) and a Psuedotropheus species probably a

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How To Choose The Best Amazon Aquarium Internal Power Filters?

How To Choose The Best Amazon Aquarium Internal Power Filters? 2026

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Internal powerfilters are one of the most popular filters for small to medium sized aquaria. These filters use an impellor driven water pump to pull water through a sponge filter. The sponge acts as a mechanical filter and will also support some nitrifying bacteria. The sponge filter can be cleaned and re-used many times, and,

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Learn More About The Lake Victoria Basin And The Cichlids That Live There

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Informational Links We have created this page to link to articles and other information about The Lake Victoria Basin and the cichlids that live there on the internet.  We try to check the links from time to time but if you happen to find a link that is not working please let us know.  If

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