Posted on 01 May 2015.
The Lemon Cichlid (Neolamprologus leleupi) also known by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as the Lelupi, Orange Lelupi Cichlid, Orange Neolamprologus Leleupi Cichlid, Gold Cichlid, Gold Leleupi Cichlid, and Tanganyikan Lemon Cichlid. It originates from the rocky coastal waters of Lake Tanganyika, Africa where it occurs throughout the lake. The Lemon Cichlid is a “recess dweller” […]
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Posted on 01 May 2015.
The Electric Yellow Cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus) also known by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as the Lemon Yellow Lab, Yellow Lab , Electric Yellow Lab, Blue Streak hap., Electric Yellow or Yellow Prince. It is a naturally occurring dark cave dwelling species variant of Labidochromis caeruleus that is found at depths up to 65 feet […]
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Posted on 30 April 2015.
The Duboisi Cichlid (Tropheus duboisii) originates from the rocky coastal waters of Northern Lake Tanganyika, Africa. As juveniles, Duboisi Cichlids start out life with a jet black body with dozens of white spots that completely cover their flanks. As they mature, they lose their spots and develop a blue head with a vertical yellow […]
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Posted on 26 April 2015.
The True Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus siamensis); synonymous with (Crossocheilus oblongus) is a bottom dwelling member of the carp family found in the Chao Phraya and Mekong river basins in Southeast Asia and in the Malay Peninsula. Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus siamensis) is one of the most popular algae eaters used to help control nuisance […]
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Posted on 25 April 2015.
The Siamese Bala Shark (Balantiocheilos ambusticauda) is a possibly extinct species of freshwater “shark” that has been frequently confused with the Bala shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus). The Siamese Bala Shark has also been referred to as the Burnt Tailed Barb by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts. The Siamese Bala Shark is or was endemic to the Mae […]
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Posted on 25 April 2015.
The Bala Shark (Balantiocheilus melanopterus) is also known by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as the Tricolor Shark, Silver Shark, or Shark Minnow. It is a semi aggressive mid water species that is found in large and medium size rivers and lakes of in the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, and Sumatra. It has been misidentified as Balantiocheilos […]
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Posted on 25 April 2015.
The Redtail Black Shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor), also known by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as the Redtail Shark or Redtail Sharkminnow, is native to the lakes and rivers of Western Thailand, and although once common in Bueng Boraphet and the Chao Phraya River as far south as Bangkok, until recently was believed to be extinct. […]
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Posted on 19 April 2015.
Tropheus Moorii Ilangi (Tropheus sp. Ilangi) are a shoaling “colony” species found in a small bay a few kilometres from the Eastern entrance to Nkamba Bay in the southern part of Lake Tanganyika. The Ilangi, as it is commonly referred to, is found in rocky environments in the oxygen rich waters of the lake. Tropical […]
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Posted on 19 April 2015.
The Cobalt Blue Zebra Cichlid (Metriaclima callainos) hail from the sandy shallows and deeper rocky waters of lake Malawi, Africa and is known by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as the Cobalt Blue, Cobalt Blue Cichlid, Zebra Malawi Cichlid, Cobalt Blue Mbuna and Cobalt Zebra. The entire body of the male Cobalt Blue Zebra is a […]
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Posted on 19 April 2015.
The Afra Edwardi, Cynotilapia zebroides (Cobue) is a dwarf Lake Malawi Mbuna cichlid found in Cobwe’, Mozambique. In their Natural Habitat, Cynotilapia zebroides are found in the deeper to intermediate rocky regions and open waters of the lake. They are also known by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as Orangeback Mozambique, Edwardi afra, Orange Backs, […]
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Posted on 18 April 2015.
The White Tail Acei (Pseudotropheus acei “ngara”) is a shoaling Mbuna cichlid found in the Ngara and Karonga areas of Africa’s Lake Malawi, that is closely related to the Orange Top Moori (Gephyrochromis moorii). All Acei have vivid, bright colors that are generally blue to deep purples and violets that become darker and more electric […]
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Posted on 18 April 2015.
The Orange Top Moori (Gephyrochromis moorii) is a Lake Malawi species that is found near Msuli Point, predominantly at Senga Bay, in the southern end of the lake. Orange Top Moori are also referred to by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as Yellow Tail Acei, White Tail Acei, and G. Moori. They are a close relative […]
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Posted on 16 April 2015.
Eastern Happy (Astatotilapia calliptera) are found in Lakes Malawi, Chiuta and Chilwa; the Lower Zambezi, Buzi, Pungwe and Save River systems, and near Thumbi East Island in Lake Malawi. They are also recognized as Haplochromis callipterus by some tropical fish keeping enthusiasts and are commonly called the Eastern Bream, Eastern Happy or Calliptera. The Eastern Happy cichlid […]
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Posted on 16 April 2015.
The Hoplo Catfish (Hoplosternum thoracatum)is found in Brazil, Guyana, Martinique, Paraguay, Trinidad, Venezuela and throughout the Amazon River basin. They are most frequently found in standing shallow waters that have a dense growth of plants. The Hoplo Catfish (Hoplosternum thoracatum) is synonomus with Megalechis thoracata, Callichtys thoracatus, Hoplosternum orinocoi, Callichthys thoracatus, Callichthys longifilis, Callichthys personatus, […]
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Posted on 12 April 2015.
The Frontosa Cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa) is a popular pelagic species native to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa where it inhabits the northern half of the lake. Although it is identified by its scientific name as Cyphotilapia frontosa; it is also known as Paratilapia frontosa and Pelmatochromis frontosus by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts. The Frontosa Cichlid […]
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Posted on 12 April 2015.
The Blue Moorii Cichlid (Cyrtocara moorii) is also referred to by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as the Blue Dolphin Cichlid, Malawi Blue Dolphin Cichlid, Hump head, Blue Lumphead, Hap moorii, and Humphead Mouthbrooder. The Blue Moorii (Cyrtocara moorii); previously listed as Haplochromis moorii, is a rather large exotic species that comes from Lake Malawi in […]
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Posted on 11 April 2015.
The Golden Mbuna (Melanochromis auratus) is also known by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as the Malawi Golden Chiclid, Auratus Chiclid, Golden Cichlid and Golden Pseudotropheus. Golden Mbuna are endemic to the rocky shorelines of Lake Malawi in Africa. They occupy the rocky areas of the southern part of the lake from Jalo Reef, to the […]
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Posted on 05 April 2015.
Tropical fish keeping of Cichlids has become increasingly popular in the aquarium hobby over the years for a variety of reasons. Cichlids are colorful, attractive, active, fun to watch, easy to keep and are generally quite durable fish. Most species are very active and many are very personable; greeting their keepers, begging for food and […]
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Posted on 04 April 2015.
The Rosy Red Tetra (Hyphessobrycon rosaceus) is a peaceful South American tetra that is often confused with Hyphessobrycon bentosi. It is found in the sluggish forest streams of Guyana and Suriname and is also called the Rosy Fin Tetra, White Finned Rosy Tetra, or Rosey Tetra by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts. Rosy Red Tetras are […]
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Posted on 02 April 2015.
The Black Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus) is found in the Paraguay, Guaporé, and Mamore river basins in Brazil and Bolivia. In the aquarium trade, it is one of the more popular tetras sold to tropical fish keeping enthusiasts and is sometimes confused with the Black Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi). The Black Phantom Tetra has a […]
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