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Aquatics Of Cichlid: Profile You Should Read About Labrochromis Ishmaeli

Labrochromis ishmaeli Common name:  Also called Haplochromis ishmaeli.  This name is commonly incorrectly used for a fish in the obliquidens complex.  The actual fish has a much more rounded head and is much differently colored than the fish commonly called obliquidens, sp. 44, or sp. thick skin. Location and Lake collected from:  Lake Victoria Approximate

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Looking For A Large Fish? List Of Information About Nimbochromis Fuscotaeniatus

Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus male pictured. The Female is the upper fish in the bottom photo. Common Names: Locations collected from:  Has a wide distribution in the southern part of the lake. Approximate Size: Males reach a size of 12 inches with females slightly smaller. Food: Will eat large flake food, pellets and will hunt

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Knowing The Importance Of Filtration: Mechanical, Chemical & Biological Filtration (2023)

This section of our information pages is designed to provide both beginner and more advanced hobbyists with a greater understanding of filtration in general, and of the different filtration systems that are available. We have gathered all information about aquariums and you will know the importance of filtration mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration. Check Out

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I Want A Salt Water Aquarium Of About 5 Gallons, How Much Will It Cost To Maintain For A Month?

And what are the cheapest type of fish for salt water? Most people who want to bring beauty into their home often turn to saltwater aquariums. The color an movement of marine fish is hard to beat and when done correctly a saltwater fish tank is truly stunning. However most people are not sure how

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Do Not Recommend To Put Aggressive One Together! About Placidochromis Electra

Placidochromis electra Description: Males are a metallic blue color with a black bar that runs down through the eye and a black bar behind the gills and faint barring on the remainder of the body. Females are a silvery color with the same barring pattern. Common Names:  electra Deep Water Hap Location Collected From:  Likoma

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Choosing Grass-like Aquatic Plant: How To Care Vallisneria Spiralis Var. Tortifolia “Corkscrew Val”

Vallisneria spiralis var. tortifolia “Corkscrew Val” Scientific Name: Vallisneria spiralis var. tortifolia Common Name: Corkscrew Val Approximate Size: 10 – 15  inches in height. pH Range: 7 – 9+ Temperature Range: 60 – 84 Lighting: Does well in moderate or bright light How to keep: Needs to be planted in the substrate. Needs to be

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Malawi Eyebiter: How To Breed Predatory Cichlid, Dimidochromis Compressiceps

Dimidochromis compressiceps photos Dimidochromis compressiceps young adult pictured. Common Names: Malawi Eyebiter Locations Collected From: Chizumulu Island, and Cobue in Mozambique. Approximate Size: 10 – 12 inches with females slightly smaller. Food: Not picky. Will eat a wide variety of foods everything from flake to pellet to frozen and live foods(brine shrimp and mosquito larvae).

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Brief And Precise Fish Info For You: Profile Of Labidochromis Chisumulae

Labidochromis chisumulae Common Names: Chisumulu Clown Locations Collected From: Chizumulu Island. Approximate Size:  3.5 inches with females around 3 inches Food: Not very picky.  Mine ate pellets, flake, daphnia, mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, and algae off the rocks. Water Conditions:  Can tolerate a pH of 7.5 – 8.5 and a temperature range of 75 –

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