Essentials of Malawi Cichlid Fish tank Setup
The particular Malawi Cichlid aquarium needs water that is medium hard and alkaline. Crushed coral sand/gravel, crushed oyster covers, and limestone may all be used to bring down the particular pH in the tank. There's also products and services you can buy to amend the actual pH level such as Proper pH. It's important never to allow the alkalinity of the water fluctuate...
Stigmatochromis macrorhynchos & S. melanchros – 2 new species of fish found in Lake Malaŵi
Abstract
Species of Stigmatochromis are haplochromine cichlids endemic to Lake Mala?i, and the genus currently includes four species, S. woodi (type species), S. modestus, S. pholidophorus, and S. pleurospilus. The latter two are known from only their holotypes. Herein, we describe two additional species, Stigmatochromis macrorhynchos andStigmatochromis melanchros from southern Lake Mala?i.
Keywords: haplochromine cichlids, sand-dwelling cichlids
Fig. 1 A, Stigmatochromis pholidophorus; adult individual (approximately 13 cm TL) at Chiofu Bay, Mala?i in Lake Mala?i. B, territorial male Stigmatochromis woodi (approximately...
Malawi Cichlids Breeding Like Bunnies
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Malawi Cichlids Breeding Like Bunnies
My Malawi tank has produced about 30 babies since JUNE! Needless to say my tank is getting a smidge over crowded. I'm considering getting another tank but if they keep going at this rate, a second tank is only a temporary fix. Any suggestions on what I can do with the...
Malawi Cichlids Care Guide
Malawi cichlids are more beautiful and brightly colored freshwater fish as compared to those of saltwater fish. However, they are also known for their hostility and territorial behavior, therefore, they can be tricky to care for when not handled rightly. If you want to keep African cichlids with other community fishes or New World cichlids, consider their water requirement and compatibilities with other...
13 Unique Salt And Freshwater Catfish
Some species of catfish are very popular in the aquarium. Some are remarkable for their huge sizes.
1.)Tiger Sorubim (Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum)
Tiger Sorubim belongs to Pseudoplatystoma genus. This catfish is commonly known as the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish in the aquarium hobby. This uniquely patterned catfish can be found in South America.
2.) Sturisoma panamense
Sturisoma panamense is an unusually shaped species of catfish which can be found...
