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Lake Malawi harbours incredible cichlid diversity 31 Oct 2010 | 06:01 am

Lake Malawi, the third largest in Africa and one of the Great Lakes in East Africa’s Rift Valley system, is home to incredible fish diversity within its placid depths. These languid tropical waters ha...

Your First Cichlid Aquarium 31 Oct 2010 | 05:49 am

Aquarium: It is possible to keep some cichlids, such as Lamprologus ocellatus, in very small aquariums. However, for your first cichlids aquarium I would recommend a larger aquarium on no less then 30...

Fish Tank Microbes Video 25 Oct 2010 | 10:50 pm

In this video my son and I investigated a small drop of water from our fish tank. Using an electronic microscope with a USB connection, we recorded a video of our findings at 10x, 60x, and 200x magnif...

Golden Cichlid 25 Oct 2010 | 07:31 am

The Malawi Golden Cichlid is a 11cm (4.3 inches) fish when it’s the male. The female can get to a length of 9cm (3.5 inches). It can be found in Lake Malawi, East Africa and it needs a 90cm (36 inches...

Oscar 25 Oct 2010 | 07:28 am

The Oscar fish is also known as Tiger Oscar, Albino Oscar, Velvet Cichlid or Marbled Cichlid. The genus name for this fish is Astronotus Ocellatus and it can be found from Rio Paraguay to Orinoco, in ...

Keeping the peace between your Cichlids 25 Oct 2010 | 07:27 am

Have you noticed that your African Cichlids are acting aggressive towards the other fish in your aquarium? Unfortunately most species of Cichlids are naturally aggressive. They can be quick to claim t...

Cichlid Food: The Correct Diet 25 Oct 2010 | 07:08 am

As with humans, cichlids too need to be provided with a well-balanced diet. Only eating meat-based foods will not do. A varied diet that includes vegetable matter as well is necessary. Fry especially ...

Some Cichlid Diseases 25 Oct 2010 | 07:07 am

Taking care of cichlids cannot be done blindfolded. Fish too get sick, and it is your responsibility to observe them regularly to see whether or not they are in the best of health. Do not neglect your...

Proper Cichlid Care 25 Oct 2010 | 07:04 am

Owning cichlids is not a cakewalk. You need to be able to take care of them properly. Cichlid care comes under a number of heads all of which must be taken care of effectively. Water quality, tank con...