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Cichlids

Herichthys bartoni (Barton’s Cichlid)

Herichthys bartoni (Barton’s Cichlid)
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Apistogramma Agassizii

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Agassizii are found hiding in amongst the plants and leaf litter of many lakes and rivers in South America, they are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. pH: 5.5 – 7 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C (75°F – 81°F) Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf cichlids which [...]

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Parachromis dovii (Wolf Cichlid)

Parachromis dovii (Wolf Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 20:58:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Astronotus ocellatus (Tiger Oscar)

Astronotus ocellatus (Tiger Oscar) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 21:25:03. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aulonocara guentheri

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara guentheri is a freshwater cichlid native to Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe, Africa. It has also been observed at Senga Bay. PH: 7.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F) Hardness: 25 – 30 dH Description: Male Aulonocara guentheri can reach up to 15 cm; females up to 14 [...]

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Spathodus erythrodon (Blue Goby Cichlid)

Spathodus erythrodon (Blue Goby Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 07:19:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma similis

Apistogramma similis Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma similis is distributed in Bolivia, South America. PH: 5.5 – 6.5 Temperature: 22 – 30°C (72 – 86°F) Hardness: 9 – 18 gDH Description: There is little documented on this species. Diet: This species should be fed a typical diet of live food, pellets and flake. Breeding: Apistogramma similis, [...]

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Chalinochromis popelini

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Chalinochromis popelini is a middle-bottom dwelling African cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Specifically, its type locality is in Moba, about two-thirds of the way down the southwest side of Lake Tanganyika. PH: 7.5 – 9.0 Temperature: 22°C – 27°C (72 – 81F) Hardness: 8 – 15 dH Description: Chalinochromis popelini can grow [...]

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Amphilophus robertsoni (Robert’s Cichlid)

Amphilophus robertsoni (Robert’s Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 10:58:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Neolamprologus leleupi (lemon Cichlid)

Neolamprologus leleupi (lemon Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 23:09:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Copadichromis mloto “Ivory Head”

Copadichromis mloto “Ivory Head” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 09:04:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hypselecara temporalis (Chocolate Cichlid)

Hypselecara temporalis (Chocolate Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:50:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hemichromis guttatus (Jewel Cichlid)

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Aequidens metae (Yellow Acara)

Aequidens metae (Yellow Acara) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 08:59:51. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Nannacara anomala (Golden Dwarf Cichlid)

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Tropheus sp. “Ikola Kaiser”

Tropheus sp. “Ikola Kaiser” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 22:20:26. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Chalinochromis brichardi (Brichard’s Chalinochromis)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Chalinochromis brichardi, sometimes known as Brichard’s Chalinochromis, is an African cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. PH: 8.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C (75 – 81F) Hardness: 9 – 19 dH Description: This rubble-dwelling cichlid can reach a maximum length of 12 cm. It has a black face with purple-blue fins and [...]

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Aulonocara saulosi (Emerald Face Cichlid/Green Face Aulonocara)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara saulosi cichlids, sometimes called the Emerald Face or Green Face Cichlid, is found in Lake Malawi. It is distributed south of the Mozambique border near Masinje, on the eastern shore. PH: 8.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F) Hardness: 15 – 30 dH Description: The Emerald Face Cichlid [...]

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Gobiocichla ethelwynnae (Cross River Goby Cichlid)

Gobiocichla ethelwynnae (Cross River Goby Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 06:30:27. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Heros efasciatus (Green Severum)

Heros efasciatus (Green Severum) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:59:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Pseudotropheus socolofi “Snow White”

Pseudotropheus socolofi “Snow White” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 20:28:59. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma hongsloi (Redstripe Dwarf Cichlid)

Apistogramma hongsloi (Redstripe Dwarf Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 22:18:49. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma Species

Apistogramma are a dwarf cichlid from South America, most only growing to a maximum of 3 inches. The name “Apistogramma” litterally means “irregular lateral line” which refers to the pattern on many of the Apistogramma’s, especially the females. There are over 250 types recorded so far and more being found every year, some of these [...]

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Chilotilapia rhoadesii

Chilotilapia rhoadesii Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 06:58:53. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aulonocara macrochir (Chisawasawa)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara macrochir, sometimes called Chisawasawa, is an African cichlid found in Lake Malawi. PH: 7.5 – 9.0 Temperature: 22 – 27°C (72 – 80°F) Hardness: 10 – 15 dH Description: Aulonocara macrochir cichlids can reach up to 15 cm in length. Adult males have a metallic shade containing several different colours, particularly [...]

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Neolamprologus splendens

Neolamprologus splendens Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 22:58:58. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Sciaenochromis ahli (Electric Blue Cichlid)

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Rocio octofasciata (Electric Blue Jack Dempsey)

Rocio octofasciata (Electric Blue Jack Dempsey) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:47:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Pterophyllum leopoldi (Leopold’s Angelfish)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Pterophyllum leopoldi, sometimes known as Leopold’s Angelfish, is a benthopelagic freshwater species found along the Solimoes Amazon River between Manacapuru and Santarem, and in Guyana’s Essequibo River drainage. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 21°C – 26C (70 – 79F) Hardness: 6 – 16 dH Description: Pterophyllum leopoldi can reach a maximum length [...]

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Aulonocara jacobfreibergi “Otter Point”

Aulonocara jacobfreibergi “Otter Point” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:52:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma Tucurui

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma tucurui is a dwarf cichlid found in South America, specifically Brazil’s Rio Tocantins’ basin. PH: An ideal level lies between 5.5 – 6.5. Temperature: Most Apistogramma species can be housed in temperatures between 75 – 80°F (24 – 26°C) Hardness: This cichlid has been successfully bred in water hardness as high [...]

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Paraneetroplus bulleri (Sarabia Cichlid)

Paraneetroplus bulleri (Sarabia Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 08:43:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Petenia splendida (Red Bay Snook)

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Aulonocara stuartgranti (Regal Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara stuartgranti is a Lake Malawian cichlid which is found along the coast between Chizi Point and Ngara. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 22°C – 26°C (71°F – 79°F) Hardness: 9 – 12 dH Description: Aulonocara stuartgranti cichlids can reach up to 12 cm in length and are easily sexed due [...]

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Aulonocara korneliae (Blue-gold Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara korneliae is a Lake Malawian cichlid which is widely distributed around Chisumulu Island. PH: 7.5 – 8.0 Temperature: 22°C – 26°C (71°F – 79°F) Hardness: 9 – 15 dH Description: Aulonocara korneliae cichlids can reach up to 9 cm in length; males are more colourful than females. The male Blue-gold [...]

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Neolamprologus signatus

Neolamprologus signatus Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 22:16:40. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Geophagus altifrons

Geophagus altifrons Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:28:02. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma Cacatuoides (Cockatoo Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Cacatouides are found hiding in amongst the plants and leaf litter of many lakes and rivers in South America, they are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. pH: 5.5 – 7 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C (75°F – 81°F) Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: A small and [...]

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Vieja argentea (White Cichlid)

Vieja argentea (White Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:01:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Labeotropheus trewavasae

Labeotropheus trewavasae Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 20:43:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Exochochromis anagenys (Malawi Torpedo)

Exochochromis anagenys (Malawi Torpedo) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 13:32:33. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Otopharynx lithobates “Zimbawe Rocks”

Otopharynx lithobates “Zimbawe Rocks” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 09:06:18. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Nandopsis haitiensis (Black Nasty Cichlid)

Nandopsis haitiensis (Black Nasty Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:01:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma Borelli (Umbrella cichlid)

Umbrella Cichlid Apistogramma Borelli Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Borelli are found hiding in amongst the plants and leaf litter of many lakes and rivers in South America, they are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. pH: 5.5 – 7 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: A small and [...]

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Metriaclima callainos (Cobalt Zebra Cichlid)

Metriaclima callainos (Cobalt Zebra Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 21:07:18. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aulonocara saulosi (Pale Usisya Aulonocara)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara saulosi cichlid, sometimes known as the Pale Usisya Aulonocara, is found in Lake Malawi, Africa, occurring near Kande Island. PH: 7.5 – 9.0 Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F) Hardness: 8 – 25 dKH Description: Aulonocara steveni is one of the smaller Peacock cichlids, reaching around 9 cm in [...]

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Anomolachromis thomasi (Dwarf Butterfly Cichlid)

Anomolachromis thomasi (Dwarf Butterfly Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 07:08:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma staecki

Apistogramma staecki Family: Cichlidae Distribution: This South American dwarf cichid is found in the Amazon River basin, in the Mamoré and Guaporé River basins. PH: 6 – 6.5 Temperature: 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F) Hardness: 2 – 5 dH Description: Apistogramma staecki males grow to a length of 2.1 cm, while females can reach [...]

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Vieja maculicauda (Black Belt Cichlid)

Vieja maculicauda (Black Belt Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 22:04:56. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Laetacara dorsigerus (Smiling Acara)

Laetacara dorsigerus (Smiling Acara) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:08:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Tropheus duboisi

Tropheus duboisi Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 21:29:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Benthochromius tricoti (Giant Featherfin Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Benthochromis tricoti is an African cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika; it lives in deep waters of up to 150 metres. PH: 8.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 22°C – 24°C (73 – 77F) Hardness: 8 – 14 dH Description: Benthochromis tricoti can reach up to 30 cm in length, which makes it one of [...]

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Melanochromis auratus “Albino”

Melanochromis auratus “Albino” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 09:10:22. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Satanoperca jurupari (Demon Eartheater)

Satanoperca jurupari (Demon Eartheater) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 10:53:03. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aequidens pulcher (Blue Acara Cichlid)

Aequidens pulcher (Blue Acara Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:11:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aulonocara rostratum (Longnose Aulonocara)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara rostratum cichlids are distributed in Lake Malawi, Africa. They have been known around Karonga, Vua, and Monkey Bay. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 24 – 26°C (75 – 79°F) Hardness: 5 – 30 dH Description: Reaching up to 18 cm in length, Aulonocara rostratum has the honour of being the largest [...]

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Champsochromis caeruleus (Malawi Trout)

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Nimbochromis venustus (Giraffe Cichlid)

Nimbochromis venustus (Giraffe Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 22:07:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Labidochromis perlmutt

Labidochromis perlmutt Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 20:46:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos (Electric Blue Maingano)

Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos (Electric Blue Maingano) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 07:03:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Protomelas taeniolatus (Red Empress Cichlid)

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Aulonocara trematocephalum

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara trematocephalum has been recorded in Lake Malawi, Africa. The exact location of this species is as yet unknown. PH: 7.5 – 9.0 Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F) Hardness: 6 – 18 dH Description: Aulonocara trematocephalum, native to Lake Malawi, reach a maximum length of 9 cm. Not a great [...]

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Apistogramma Caetei

Apistogramma Caetai Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Caetei are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Rio Caete and Rio Apeu in the region of Castanhal and Braganca, northeastern Brazil. They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. PH: 5.5 – 7 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C Hardness: 2 dH – [...]

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Melanochromis auratus

Melanochromis auratus Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 10:10:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus (Fusco)

Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus (Fusco) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 21:15:17. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aulonocara aquilonium

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara aquilonium species is distributed at a depth range of 12 – 25 metres in Lake Malawi, Africa, and are found in sandy areas. PH: 7.8 – 8.6 Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (78°F – 82°F) Hardness: 20 – 30 dH Description: Adult males have a distinctive dorsal fin colouration with a [...]

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Aulonocara ethelwynnae

Aulonocara ethelwynnae Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara ethelwynnae is a species of dwarf cichlid distributed around Malawi, particularly off Chitende Island. PH: 7.5 – 8.0 Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F) Hardness: 14 – 28 dGH Description: The Aulonocara ethelwynnae cichlid, sometimes called the Chitende Cichlid, can grow up to 8 cm in length [...]

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Melanochromis joanjohnsonae

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Apistogramma Rubrolineata

Apistogramma Rubrolineata Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Rubrolineata is distributed throughout the deep to middle waters of South America, particularly the Rio Manuripi in Bolivia. PH: 5.5 – 6.5 Temperature: 22 – 30°C (72 – 86°F) Hardness: 9 – 18 gDH Description: This species has a very distinctive colour pattern that distinguishes it from other apistos. [...]

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Apistogramma Bitaeniata

Apistogramma Bitaeniata Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Bitaeniata are found hiding in amongst the leaf litter of slow to medium flowing rivers in South America, they are a bottom dwelling cichlids which are typically found in ‘black water’. pH: 5 – 6.5 Temperature: 26°C – 32°C Hardness: O dH – 6 dH Description: A small and generally peaceful [...]

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Vieja regani (Regans Cichlid)

Vieja regani (Regans Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:18:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Astronotus ocellatus (Albino Tiger Oscar)

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Protomelas steveni “Taiwan Reef”

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Eretmodus cyanostictus (Dwarf Goby Cichlid / Tanganyika Clown Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Dwarf Goby Cichlid is endemic to Lake Malawi, Africa. They prefer the upper regions of water bodies with strong currents and highly oxygenated water. PH: 7.6 – 8.9 pH Temperature: 24 – 27°C (75 – 81 °F) Hardness: 12 – 22 dH Description: Rocks and rocky caves are a necessity when [...]

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Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi (Nichol’s Dwarf Mouthbrooder)

Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi (Nichol’s Dwarf Mouthbrooder) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 22:12:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aulonocara Species

Aulonocara Species (Peacock Cichlid) There are 22 described Aulonocara species, with many other sub-species. All Aulonocara species are endemic to Lake Malawi. Typical minimum sized aquarium 3ft (90cm) Breeding – Mouth-brooding Size – Typically males will grow no bigger than 6in (15cm) and females no bigger than 5in (12.5cm) Aulonocara aquilonium Aulonocara auditor Aulonocara baenschi [...]

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Nimbochromis polystigma

Nimbochromis polystigma Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:54:51. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Cichlasoma salvini (Salvin’s Cichlid)

Cichlasoma salvini (Salvin’s Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 21:11:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Altolamprologus calvus “White Chaitika”

Altolamprologus calvus “White Chaitika” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 21:13:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Neolamprologus tetracanthus (Fourspine Lamprologus)

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Nimbochromis linni (Elephantnose Cichlid)

Nimbochromis linni (Elephantnose Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 22:25:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aulonocara auditor (Kapesa)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara auditor, or Kapesa, is a sand-dwelling cichlid that can be found in Lake Malawi. At present it is known to be present only in the northern part between Ngara and Vua. PH: 7.8 – 8.6 Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (78°F – 82°F) Hardness: 15 – 30 dH Description: The Aulonocara [...]

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Apistogramma Acrensis

Apistogramma Acrensis Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Acrensis are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Rio Acre and the upper Rio Purus basins. They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. PH: 5 – 6 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: A [...]

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Aulonocara nyassae (Emperor Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara nyassae, commonly known as Emperor Cichlid, is distributed throughout Lake Malawi, Africa. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 22 – 25°C (72 – 77°F) Hardness: 10 – 25 dGH Description: Aulonocara nyassae cichlids will grow up to 8 cm in an aquarium environment. This Malawian species has a dark blue body with [...]

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Apistogramma uaupesi

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma uaupesi is a South American cichlid distributed in the Uaupes River and the Negro River basin of the Amazon River basin, Brazil. PH: 4.0 – 5.0 Temperature: 26°C – 29°C (79°F – 84°F) Hardness: Very soft. Description: Apistogramma uaupesi are approximately 2.8 cm (males) and 6 cm (females) in length. This [...]

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Aulonocara brevinidus

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara brevinidus is a species of dwarf cichlid found in Nkhomo Reef, Malawi; parts of Mozambique; and Lupingu and Manda, Tanzania. PH: It is advised to keep the waters similar to that of Lake Malawi, around the 8.0 – 9.0 mark. Temperature: 26-29°C (79-84°F) Hardness: Most Aulonocaras suit a hardness of [...]

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Rocio octofasciata (Gold Jack Dempsey)

Rocio octofasciata (Gold Jack Dempsey) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 08:46:05. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aulonocara koningsi

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara koningsi cichlids are distributed in Lake Malawi and off Mbenji Island, Africa. PH: 8.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 25 – 27°C (78 – 82°F) Hardness: 25 – 30 dH Description: Aulonocara koningsi have a relatively large head and a rounded dorsal profile. Males have a blue body, head and fins; a caudal [...]

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Neolamprologus pulcher (Daffodil Princess Cichlid)

Neolamprologus pulcher (Daffodil Princess Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 10:46:03. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Herichthys carpintis (Pearlscale Cichlid)

Herichthys carpintis (Pearlscale Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:05:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Blue Discus)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Symphysodon aequifasciatus, commonly known as Blue Discus, is a freshwater species found in the Amazon River basin along the Solimoes-Amazon River from the Putumayo River in Peru and Columbia, through to Brazil’s Tocantins River basin; it is distributed in the rocky areas of tributaries. PH: 5.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 26°C – 30C [...]

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Hoplarchus psittacus (True Parrot Cichlid)

Hoplarchus psittacus (True Parrot Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 09:30:54. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Cyphotilapia frontosa (Humphead Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Cyphotilapia frontosa, commonly known as the Humphead Cichlid, is endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa, where it is distributed in the northern part of the lake at depths of up to 50 metres. PH: 8.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 24°C – 26°C (75 – 79F) Hardness: 8 – 12 dH Description: Cyphotilapia frontosa [...]

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Nanochromis parilus (Blue Congo Cichlid)

Nanochromis parilus (Blue Congo Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 09:28:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Pseudotropheus saulosi

Pseudotropheus saulosi Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 20:56:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Pterophyllum altum (Altum Angelfish)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Pterophyllum altum, better known as Altum Angelfish, is a South American freshwater species found in the upper Negro River drainage in the Amazon River basin; in tributaries within the Orinoco River basin, and through to Puerto Ayacucho. PH: 5.0 – 6.0 Temperature: 27°C – 31C (81 – 88F) Hardness: 1 – [...]

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Aulonocara maulana (Bicolor Peacock)

Aulonocara maulana (Bicolor Peacock) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:57:24. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Herichthys pearsei (Pantano Cichlid)

Herichthys pearsei (Pantano Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 07:10:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Lamprologus brevis (Mtoto Zebra Cichlid)

Lamprologus brevis (Mtoto Zebra Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 06:39:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma urteagai

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma urteagai, a South American dwarf cichlid, can be found in the Madre de Dios basin of the Amazon River basin, Peru. PH: 5.0 – 6.0 Temperature: 22°C – 29°C (71°F – 84°F) Hardness: 6 – 10 dH Description: Apistogramma urteagai males can reach 4.1 cm in length. Diet: Most Apistos can [...]

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