Author: cichlid guide

With hundreds of species of various colors and sizes, cichlids represent a popular fish for hobbyists to keep but they provide many unique challenges, including finding a nutritious food choice for the stunning color, health …

Maybe you’re new to the world of cichlids, or maybe you’ve been keeping them already for a while and have noticed them displaying spawning behavior. Regardless, at some point in your journey as an aquarium …

Discus are beautiful fish, and a clear water column will allow viewers to see the multitude of colors that these fish display. They are known to produce a lot of waste and to kick up …

In the fish keeping hobby, cichlids represent one of the most colorful and diverse species available to enthusiasts. These fish are territorial and can become highly active when defending their homes. They are also aggressive …

There are countless designs for fish tanks out there, from tiny cubes to hexagons, round bowls to huge customized tanks that can contain entire rooms. Even discounting custom designer fish tanks for specific spaces, there …

Geographical Habitat Cichlids are remarkably widespread. They are most represented in Africa, followed by Central and South America, but particular species have also been found native to Madagascar, a handful of countries in the Middle …

Before we get into the fine details of cichlid salts and other additives, it’s important to establish a basic understanding of a few terms. Water Chemistry Lingo What is the PH of aquarium water? The …

Do you need rocks in your cichlid tank? Cichlids tend to be quite aggressive and territorial fish. Many aquarium stores minimize this aggression and maximize water clarity by keeping large groups of juveniles in bare …