Pet Fish

Raising and maintaining an aquarium is enjoyable and educational, especially if you are an advanced hobbyist that prefers the more aggressive breed of aquatic fauna. Fish from the cichlid family...

African cichlids can get sick just as any other pet can. They can suffer from bacterial or fungal infections or from parasites. Common parasites include leeches, anchor worms and lice. Just as a...

Many aquarists keep cichlids because of their beauty and become interested in breeding the fish. Cichlid breeding can be difficult, while sometimes it may happen without the intent of the aquarium...

Flowerhorn Cichlids are a hybrid species of cichlid known for their distinctive protruding head. The flowerhorn cichlid is believed to be a lucky fish; owners of these creatures are said to be...

African cichlids are freshwater fish and can experience any freshwater fish disease, many of which may be caused by poor water quality or the introduction of ill fish to the tank. The cichlid will...

African cichlids are a breed of tropical fish popular among aquarium enthusiasts. Cichlids are very colorful and are adaptable enough to be successful in aquariums where many other tropical fish...

Cichlids are among the most popular, and the most engaging, of all aquarium fish. Unlike many other varieties of fish, cichlids seem to recognize the people on the other side of the glass, and...

African cichlids are a breed of tropical fish popular to aquarium enthusiasts. Cichlids are very colorful, and are adaptable enough to be successful in aquariums, where many other tropical fish...

African cichlids are a group of fish species that originate in Africa. These fish come in many patterns, colors and sizes. These fish can be kept as pets, and used as a food source for humans...

Building an aquarium that will provide the best environment for your chosen fish requires choosing the proper glass thickness. Getting glass that is too thick will cost additional money, but...

A beautiful addition to any home, aquariums often accent one's own sense of style as well as bringing a unique aura to millions of homes. Knowing you're providing a clean, safe and caring...

The general rule of thumb, when stocking any aquarium, is to allow one gallon of water for each inch of fish. Therefore, in a 30 gallon tank you have enough room for 30 inches of fish. For...

Blue Ram Cichlids (Apistogramma Ramarezi) is a Cichlid family. The fish come from Colombia and Venezuela The shape is similar with most cichlids with oval shape body. Blue ram has beautiful blue...

Flowerhorn or Lou Han is a hybrid Childs. The Breeder hybridizes various cichlids such as Midas Cichlids, Convict Cichlids, etc so they get the beautiful fish Lou Han has various color like red,...

Flowerhorn cichlids are beautiful freshwater fish that make great tank mates to other cichlid varieties. Getting them to spawn is easy and requires almost no work on your part--one flowerhorn...

Cichlids are a type of fish that are popular for home aquariums because of their bright colors. They are freshwater fish that are generally aggressive toward other fish. Cichlids come from Africa,...

This article is on how to succesfully raise and care for a Freshwater Angelfish

Cichlids are fish from South America or Africa who need specific parameters for their habitat that differ from other commonly found pet fish for the aquarium. Take into account the territorial...

For a beginner aquarium hobbyist, figuring out which fish to learn about can be a headache because there are so many different kinds of aquarium-friendly fish available to you.

Have you ever wanted to breed African Cichlids? Well this is how you can do it!

Keeping fish is a relaxing activity that is easy and fun to do. They can also help put a little change in your pocket, as they breed profusely and can be sold to most local aquarium stores. Learn...

The Lemon Cichlid is also called Lemon Yellow Cichlid or Leleupi, "Neolamprologus leleupi," It is a fresh water fish that belongs to the family "cichlidae," and is native to southern Lake...

The electric blue cichlid (Sciaenochromis fryeri) belongs to the family cichildae. They are native to the ranges of Lake Malawi, Africa, and are categorized as Malawian cichlids. These fish are...

In this article you will learn the 5 steps it takes to breeding your Cichlid fish.

Mating in fish is called spawning. The huge family of fish collectively known as "cichlids" are egg layers. Unlike mammals, cichlid fish spawning goes on outside of the body. The male and female...

All living things reproduce. Aquarium fish are no exception to that rule. However, aquarium fish have a wide variety of ways in which they reproduce, dependent upon their species.

Cichlids belong to the fairly large and incredibly diverse Cichildae family, and are primarily freshwater fish. They are native to the waters of Central and South America, Africa and Asia. Since...

Oscar fish are monster fish have a reputation of not only growing to a huge size, but also some say they have even had their Oscars to let them be petted. They can be a very interesting and...

Well kept aquariums can greatly enhance a room. Aggressive freshwater aquarium fish are an excellent choice. They come in a plethora of sizes and colors, are easy to obtain and are heartier than...

African cichlids are a wonderful addition to an aquarium. They come in a plethora of colors and shapes, and most can grow large enough to become a conversation piece. Adding them to an existing...

Keeping freshwater fish can be a rewarding and satisfying hobby. An important step in setting up your tank is purchasing its inhabitants. Doing research before you buy freshwater fish will help...