Scientific name(s): Metriaclima (also known as Maylandia) estherae Max size: 15 cm Temperament: Aggressive and territorial fish Suggested for: Tanks with other Lake Malawi mbuna, or possibly other robust or aggressive fish of similar size and larger Water quality: pH neutral to alkaline, slightly to quite hard water Temperature: 24 to 28°C Origin: Africa Comments: The zebra species M. […]
Haplochromis sp. Madonna Common name: Location and Lake collected from: Victoria Nile Approximate size: Food: pH: 7.5 – 8.4 Temperature: 75 – 82 degrees Breeding behavior: Mouthbrooder. Tankmates: Tank size: Additional notes: The dorsal fin of this species is yellow with black on the lower part of the fin and can be seen in the
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Aulonocara “German Red” Common Name: German Red, Rubescense, Rubin Red, Ruby Red, Miami Red, and most recently Strawberry Peacock. It is still possible to get fish from the same spawn that has the red coloration, fish with more orange coloration, and fish with the original yellow coloration. When this occurs the fish without the red
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There are a number of different foods available which you can feed your fish, including flakes, pellets, frozen, and live feeds. It is important you choose a food that suits the requirements of the fish you wish to keep. For most species, a good quality flake or pellet food will provide a balanced diet with
This section covers all you need to know about caring for your turtle. Can I take my turtle out of the aquarium? You can take your turtle out of the aquarium, and in fact, it is recommended that you do so. Having some time out of the aquarium on dry land helps keep the turtle
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Geophagus steindachneri photos The fish pictured here is a juvenile.
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Scientific name(s): Aulonocara species About Peacock cichlids: There are numerous varieties of Peacock cichlid and these are known by a multitude of different names. The confusion stems from the fact that not only are there several described species of Peacock, but many of these species are highly variable in colouration. There are many varieties that have
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Most aquarium owners will agree that a lushly planted aquarium is a beautiful sight, and nearly all wish to grow at least some live plants in their own aquarium. However, many find this very difficult, with the fish often destroying the foliage or the plants simply rotting away. The truth is, that while a few
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Paracyprichromis nigripinnis Paracyprichromis nigripinnis male pictured. Common Name: Blue Neon Locations Collected From: Found through out the lake. Approximate Size: about 4 inches. Food: Eats flake food, daphnia, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae I never tried pellet foods. They didn’t eat the live foods as well as they did the flake foods. Water Conditions: pH of
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Have you ever stopped to think about where the fish that populate your aquarium has come from? Aquarium fish come from almost every corner of the globe. Every fish with its own habitat. These habitats vary from lakes to rivers and streams and even sometimes down to small puddles. It is these habitats that are
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