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How to Set up an African Cichlid Aquarium
Setting up an aquarium for African Cichlids requires the use of buffers and salt additives for healthy fish and enhanced colors. Rockery helps reduce aggression.
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Care and Breeding of Convict Cichlids in Freshwater Aquariums
Convict Cichlids are prolific breeders and can adapt to a wide range of water conditions in a freshwater aquarium.
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Cichlid Compatibility in Aquariums
A fish tank can become a disaster area if you don't know the traits of cichlids.
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The Cichlids of Lake Tanganyika
There are over 170 species of cichlids found in Lake Tanganyika, which is the largest of the African Rift Lakes.
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Cichlid Aquariums -- A few hints to starting up
A few hints on keeping a cichlid aquarium.
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Fish Compatibility in the Freshwater Aquarium
Fish can be incompatible due to their temperament, habits or environmental needs.
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How to Care for Freshwater Pike Cichlids
Pike Cichlids are becoming very popular in the aquarium trade although they are predators and have a reputation for being incompatible in a community tank.
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Pike Cichlids (Crenicichla _________ )
A 900-word summary of my experience with cichlids in the Pike family and why they're not quite as vicious as you hear.
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Cichlids
Cichlids are a popular choice with aquarists and cover a wide range of fish, including the freshwater angelfish.
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Lake Makgadikgadi in Africa
Scientists have discovered a secondary hot spot for African cichlids with origins to a lake that no longer exists.
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Keeping Midas Cichlids in a Freshwater Aquarium
Midas Cichlids are known to be aggressive and need to have a big aquarium because of their large size. They are a strong fish and can break the walls of a tank.
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Care and Breeding of the Rusty Cichlid
This peaceful African cichlid is a pleasure to observe in a freshwater aquarium because of its playful nature.
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Key Hole Cichlids in the Freshwater Aquarium
For beginner fishkeepers, Key Hole Cichlids are peaceful and easy to breed but are getting more difficult to find in pet stores.
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Redhead Cichlid Care and Breeding
Also known as a Quetzal Cichlid or Firehead Cichlid, these fish are peaceful but can cause problems if kept in a tank with their own species.
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The Survival of the Native Species of Cichlids of Lake Victoria
What you can to do help slow down the extinction of these beautiful fish
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Fish Of The World
A brief description of the eight major groupings of freshwater tropic fish of the world.
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Live food - what it can do to your aquarium
The uses of live food, and what it can do to your aquarium.
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Cichlid Fish
The aggression exhibited by many cichlid fish can deter any prospective keeper. Different prevention techniques can be tried before having to rehouse fish.
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Peacock Cichlid Care and Breeding
Peacock Cichlids are highly recommended for breeding because they are non-aggressive, hardy and have no special dietary requirements.
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African River Cichlids
Cichlids found in the rivers, streams and ponds in Africa are not well-known to the western world but they are ideal for aquariums.
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Breeding Tropheus Moorii Cichlids
Commonly known as a Blunthead cichlid, these mouth brooder fish belong to the Cichlidae family and are sought after by freshwater aquarium hobbyists and breeders.
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How to Care for Discus Cichlids
Discus are seen as the most beautiful freshwater aquarium fish, and also, the most difficult to care for. Here are some tips to help discus thrive in the home aquarium.
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Keeping Blood Parrot Cichlids in Freshwater Aquariums
The Blood Parrot Cichlid is the subject of controversy due to the ethics of genetic modification and cross-breeding.
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Keeping Flowerhorn Cichlids in Freshwater Aquariums
The crossbreeding of several South American cichlids has produced the Flowerhorn in an attempt to develop exquisite colors and markings that may bring in high prices.
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Mouth Brooding African Cichlids
Everything a hobbyist needs to know about successfully breeding African cichlid species, known as mouth brooders
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African Butterfly Cichlid Care and Breeding
African Butterfly Cichlids are popular in a freshwater aquarium because they do not uproot plants and can be placed in a tank with a wide variety of passive fish.
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Planting Your Freshwater Aquarium
Even though there are a wide variety of plants available, some may not be suitable for your tank because of the environment you created.
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The Unusual Habits of Cuckoo Catfish
This fascinating species of catfish may not be an African Cichlid's best friend after their act of deception has been discovered.
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Daffodil Brichardi Care and Breeding
The Brichardi is a popular fish in the freshwater aquarium trade because of its non-aggressive nature and its ability to provide excellent parental care to its young.
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Outdoor Cichlid Ponds
With improved technology in pond heaters and filters, it is now possible to keep cichlids in outdoor ponds in colder climates
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Saltwater Fish in Freshwater Lakes
Fish formerly found in saltwater were forced to adapt to their new habitat.
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Silver Dollars: Part II: Keeping Them
Second part of this article covers my own experiences with the popular Silver Dollar.
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Care and Breeding of the Severum
Although the Severum needs a large aquarium, it has a gentle disposition and is compatible with many other cichlids from South America.
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How Fish Communicate
Fish are able to use all their senses when communicating and different activities cause specific forms of communication.
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Heros Severus<BR>The Green Severum
All about my Green Severum, fish I've had for over two-and-a-half years and with which I have gained some experience.
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When snail shells get new inhabitants
Empty snail shells are no waste in nature. There is quite a large number of organisms that uses them for shelter. Most famous among them: the hermit crabs.
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Freshwater Aquarium FAQs - Lighting and Plants
Answers to questions about using plants in a cichlid tank, how long should aquarium lights be kept on, and how to introduce new fish to an aquarium.
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Frontosa Care and Breeding
Frontosa are one of the more desirable and expensive African cichlids because of their beautiful colors and docile personality.
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Freshwater Angelfish
The freshwater angelfish is relatively easy to keep, if a few points are borne in mind.
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What Fish Should I Put in my Aquarium?
Fish are fun to watch, but not all may be suitable for your aquarium. Adding the right fish to your tank is essential for you to have a successful aquarium.
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Introduction of a new topic area
A short introductory article for an upcoming new topic area centered around Cichlids and Labyrinths.
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Saving The Madagascar Fish
The beautiful freshwater fish of this Northern African country are threatened with extinction. Many species can actually be bred and kept in home aquariums - here's how.
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The Biotope Aquarium Experience!
Learn about duplicating a natural habitat in your tank
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Care and Breeding of the Texas Cichlid
The most difficult part of keeping a Texas Cichlid in an aquarium is controlling aggression. Finding compatible tank mates can be a challenge.
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How to Shop For Quality Tropical Fish
When buying fish, it is important to know if the supplier is breeding purebred stock or is cross-breeding different species of fish.
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Jaguar Cichlid Care and Breeding
A Jaguar Cichlid is a high maintenance fish because it prefers to eat fresh food and likes to bully other fish in the aquarium.
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Placidochromis Milomo of Lake Malawi
This mouth brooding cichlid which is part of the Haplachromis family in Africa has an unusual characteristic of large fleshy lips.
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Recommended Starter Fish for Beginner Fishkeepers
Choosing fish for an aquarium can be a difficult task because some are sensitive to water conditions and others may not get along with other fish in the tank.
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Care and Breeding of Tetras
Tetras do well in a community tank if they are placed with other tetras, live bearers, small catfish, dwarf cichlids and any other docile fish.
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Care and Breeding of the Lemon Cichlid
The Lemon Cichlid is popular due to its bright yellow color and its compatibility with other cichlids from Lake Tanganyika in a community freshwater aquarium.
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