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Cichlids

Astronotus ocellatus (Albino Tiger Oscar)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 00:49:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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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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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)

Neolamprologus tetracanthus (Fourspine Lamprologus) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 22:22:27. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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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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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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Placidochromis electra (Deep Water Hap)

Placidochromis electra (Deep Water Hap) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 06:54:03. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Pelvicachromis taeniatus “Moliwe”

Pelvicachromis taeniatus “Moliwe” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:20:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Amphilophus festae (True Red Terror)

Amphilophus festae (True Red Terror) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 20:55:59. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Pundamilia nyererei “Ruti Island”

Pundamilia nyererei “Ruti Island” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 10:40:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Cleithracara maronii (Keyhole Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Cleithracara maronii, better known as the Keyhole Cichlid, is a freshwater, creek-dwelling species distributed in the clear waters of Trinidad, the Orinoco River basin, and rivers from Guyana’s Barima River to French Guiana’s Ouanary River. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 22°C – 25°C (72 – 77F) Hardness: 3 – 20 dH Description: [...]

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Apistogramma Alacrina

Apistogramma Alacrina Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Alacrina are found hiding in amongst the plants and leaves in rivers and ponds of the Rio Guaviare drainage. They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. PH: 5.5 – 6.5 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: A small [...]

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Apistogramma Rupununi (Two-spot Apistogramma)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Rupununi is found in South America and parts of the West Indies: the Branco River, the Amazon River basin and Guyana’s Rupununi River basin, from which it derives its name. PH: 5.5 – 6.5 Temperature: 22 – 30°C (72 – 86°F) Hardness: 9 – 18 gDH Description: Male Two-spot Apistogrammas can [...]

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Parachromis motaguensis (False Yellowjacket Cichlid)

Parachromis motaguensis (False Yellowjacket Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 22:00:11. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Chilotilapia rhoadesii (Bream)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Chilotilapia rhoadesii, better known as Bream, is an African freshwater cichlid, distributed in Lake Malawi over muddy bottoms in both shallow and deep waters. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 23°C – 28°C (73 – 82F) Hardness: 8 – 15 dH Description: This Lake Malawian cichlid can reach an impressive 22 cm in [...]

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Dimidiochromis compressiceps (Malawi Eye-biter)

Dimidiochromis compressiceps (Albino Malawi Eye-biter) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 21:20:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Lethrinops albus

Lethrinops albus Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 22:33:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Vieja synspila (Quetzal Cichlid)

Vieja synspila (Quetzal Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 09:14:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Pterophyllum scalare (Freshwater Angelfish)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Pterophyllum scalare, sometimes known as Freshwater Angelfish, is a benthopelagic species found in the Amazon River basin, in Peru, Columbia and Brazil, along the Soilimoes, Ucayali and Amazon rivers. It is also found in Amapa, Brazil; the Essequibo River, Guyana; and the Rio Oyapock in French Guiana. It is distributed in swampy, [...]

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Pelvicachromis rubrolabiatus “Dikya”

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Aequidens pulcher (Blue Acara)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aequidens pulcher, or Blue Acara, are distributed in the standing waters and flowing streams of Central and South America, Trinidad and Venezuela. PH: 6.5 – 8.0 Temperature: 18 – 23°C (64 – 73°F) Hardness: 1 – 25 dH Description: The Blue Acara, which can reach a large 16 cm in length, has [...]

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Cyrtocara moorii (Blue Dolphin Cichlid)

Cyrtocara moorii (Blue Dolphin Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 21:27:29. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Amphilophus lyonsi (Pastel Tiger Cichlid)

Amphilophus lyonsi (Pastel Tiger Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:03:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hypsophrys nicaraguensis (Nicaragua Cichlid)

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Dicrossus maculatus (Spade-tailed Checkerboard Cichlid)

Dicrossus maculatus (Spade-tailed Checkerboard Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 10:20:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Neolamprologus brichardi (Princess Cichlid)

Neolamprologus brichardi (Princess Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 06:09:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Pelvicachromis sacrimontis “Red Form”

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Heros appendiculatus (Turquoise Severum)

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Apistogramma Brevis

Apistogramma Brevis Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Brevis are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Uaupés River basin, Amazon River basin in 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 – 10 dH Description: A small and generally peaceful [...]

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Steatocranus tinanti (Buffalo Head Cichlid)

Steatocranus tinanti (Buffalo Head Cichlid) Information will be coming soon. Originally posted 2009-11-06 05:21:59. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Chilotilapia euchilus (Green Malawi Thicklips)

Chilotilapia euchilus (Green Malawi Thicklips) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 10:43:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Tanganicodus irsacae (Spotted Goby Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Tanganicodus irsacae, commonly known as the Spotted Goby, is a freshwater species endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa. It is usually found near the shoreline, among the pebbles. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 24°C – 28C (75 – 82F) Hardness: 10 – 20 dH Description: Tanganicodus irsacae usually reaches a length of 6 [...]

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Aulonocara maylandi (Sulphurhead Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara maylandi cichlids are distributed throughout Eccles Reef and West Reef, Lake Malawi, Africa. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F) Hardness: 10 – 30 dH Description: Aulonocara maylandi, also known as the Sulphurhead Peacock, reaches up to 15 cm in length. Males have a brilliant sulphur yellow [...]

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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: 7.5 – 9.0 Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (78°F – 82°F) Hardness: 10 – 30 dH Description: Adult males have a distinctive dorsal fin colouration with a [...]

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Metriaclima pyrsonotos (Albino Red Top Zebra)

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Paralabidochromis sp. “Rock Kribensis”

Paralabidochromis sp. “Rock Kribensis” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 10:38:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Uaru amphiacanthoides (Triangle Cichlid)

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Symphysodon discus (Red Discus)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Symphysodon discus, commonly known as Red Discus, is a freshwater species found in the Amazon River basin, Brazil, in the lower Abacaxis River and in the lower Trombetas River; it is distributed in slow rivers and tributaries. PH: 5.0 – 6.5 Temperature: 27°C – 33C (81 – 91F) Hardness: 3 – 15 [...]

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Copadichromis chrysonotus

Copadichromis chrysonotus Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 07:05:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma panduro (Panda Apisto)

Apistogramma panduro (Panda Apisto) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 06:05:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aulonocara sp. (Strawberry Peacock)

Aulonocara sp. (Strawberry Peacock) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-09 07:09:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Pseudotropheus acei “Msuli Point”

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Cyrtocara moorii (Malawi Blue Dolphin)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Cyrtocara moorii, known as either the Humphead or the Malawi Blue Dolphin, is a widely spread benthopelagic cichlid of Lake Malawi. PH: 7.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 24°C – 26°C (74 – 79F) Hardness: 10 – 18 dH Description: Cyrtocara moorii is a popular species that can reach a maximum length of [...]

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Cyprichromis leptosoma

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Cyprichromis leptosoma is another Lake Tanganyikan cichlid, found between Tanzania’s Kigoma region and Mpulungu, Zambia. PH: 8.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 23°C – 25°C (72 – 76F) Hardness: 9 – 19 dH Description: Cyprichromis leptosoma can reach a maximum length of 11 cm. This species has a torpedo-like shape and is an [...]

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Aulonocara stonemani (Placidochromis stonemani)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara stonemani cichlids are distributed in the southeast and southwest arms of Lake Malawi, Africa, and Monkey Bay. PH: 7.5 – 9.0 Temperature: 26 – 28°C (78 – 82°F) Hardness: 20 – 30 dH Description: This African cichlid is on the smaller scale at 5.5 cm in length. It has not been [...]

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Aulonocara brevirostre

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara brevirostre is a species of dwarf cichlid distributed in the southern part of Lake Malawi. PH: To mirror the conditions of Lake Malawi, keep pH levels around the 8.0 – 8.5 mark. Temperature: 26-29°C (79-84°F) Hardness: Most Aulonocaras suit a hardness of 10 – 18 dH Description: Male Aulonocara brevirostre [...]

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Apistogramma Rositae

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Rositae, a dwarf cichlid, is found in South America. They are most prevalent in north-western Peru. PH: < 6 Temperature: approximately 25°C (77°F) Hardness: 3 – 18 dGH Description: The Apistogramma Rositae will reach a maximum of 4 cm in length. It is a tiny, intricately designed fish which has 15 [...]

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Apistogramma Trifasciata (Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma trifasciata is distributed throughout South American waters: the Paraguay River drainage, Brazil’s Guaporé River, and the middle Paraná River drainage in Argentina. PH: 6 – 6.5 pH Temperature: 26 – 29°C (79 – 84 F) Hardness: 2 – 5 dH Description: The Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid is a strikingly colourful Apisto. Males [...]

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Labidochromis caeruleus (Electric Yellow)

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Geophagus steindachneri (Redhump Eartheater)

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Tyrannochromis macrostoma

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Dimidiochromis strigatus (Sunset Hap)

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Laetacara curviceps (Dwarf Flag Cichlid)

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Cyphotilapia frontosa (Frontosa)

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Variabilichromis moorii

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Tropheus moori

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Cyphotilapia gibberosa

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Pterophyllum scalare (Angelfish)

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Aulonocara rubescens (Albino Ruby Red Peacock)

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Aulonocara jacobfreibergi “Lwanda”

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Metriaclima lombardoi “Kenyi”

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Caquetaia umbrifera (Umbie)

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Thorichthys meeki (Firemouth Cichlid)

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Crenicichla strigatta (Striped Pike Cichlid)

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Pseudotropheus demasoni “Pombo Rocks”

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Nandopsis tetracanthus (Cuban Cichlid)

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Geophagus pellegrini (Yellow Hump Eartheater)

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Amphilophus labiatus (Red Devil Cichlid)

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Protomelas fenestratus

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Archocentrus sp. “Honduran Red Point”

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Protomelas steveni “Albino Taiwan Reef”

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Metriaclima pyrsonotos (Red Top Zebra)

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Amatitlania nigrofasciata (Convict Cichlid)

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Lethrinops auritus “Gold Senga Bay”

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Metriaclima estherae (Cherry Red Zebra)

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Featherfin Cichlid (Cyathopharynx furcifer)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Cyathopharynx furcifer, commonly known as the Featherfin Cichlid, is endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa, where it is found around rocky, sandy areas. PH: 8.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 24°C – 26°C (75 – 79F) Hardness: 9 – 19 dH Description: Cyathopharynx furcifer can reach up to 21 cm in an aquarium. Males have [...]

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Apistogramma Barlowi

Apistogramma Barlowi Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Barlowi are found around the “Tierra típica” northwest of Pebas in northern Peru. They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to hide amongst the roots of trees. PH: 4.5 – 6.5 Temperature: 25°C (77°F) Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf cichlid [...]

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