by Elle | Apr 1, 2023 | Blog, Cichlids, Freshwater Fish
1. Introduction Among the most famous freshwater fish, cichlids are known for their diversity of colors and body shapes. Since they tend to be aggressive and some can grow quite large, choosing the correct tank size is crucial to keep them healthy. The best cichlids...
by Elle | Apr 1, 2023 | Blog, Cichlids, Freshwater Fish
1. Color Factors + Difference between Male and Female Cichlids Colors. Before diving in to the reasons why you might find your cichlids losing color, we should rule out a few things first. Substrates in the fish tank impact the color of cichlids. If the substrates are...
by Elle | Feb 17, 2023 | Blog, Cichlids, Freshwater Fish
1. Introduction Cichlid fish are a colorful, popular freshwater family of fish. Their natural native habitats are primarily in Africa, South America, and Central America. Cichlid fish are known for their vibrant color and aggressive personality. Their eye-catching...
by Elle | Feb 17, 2023 | Blog, Cichlids, Freshwater Fish
1. Introduction When fish rub their body against the substrates of the fish tank, this is technically known as flashing. There can be many reasons for you to find your cichlids rubbing on sand or scratching on rocks; Poor water quality (such as the presence of...
by Elle | Oct 28, 2022 | Blog, Brackish Fish, Cichlids
The orange chromide cichlid is a unique type of cichlid for four reasons: It’s a true brackish fish, it does well in community tanks (not all cichlids do!), and it’s a cichlid from Asia, which is not the norm (most are from Africa and South America.) The fourth reason...
by Elle | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog, Cichlids, Freshwater Fish
Keeping cichlids with angelfish can be dicey and requires thoughtful consideration of the species you’re putting in your tank! One of the best questions to ask yourself is how closely the companion species mirrors those that naturally live in the...
