General information The Convict Cichlid, also known as the Zebra Cichlid or Amatitlania nigrofasciata, is a popular freshwater fish species among aquarium enthusiasts due to its hardiness and adaptability. This species is native to Central America, specifically the lakes and rivers of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras. The Convict Cichlid has a distinctive black and…
General information Guenthers Mouthbrooder Cichlids are native to the Congo River Basin and prefer slow-moving, shallow rivers and streams with lots of vegetation. They prefer water temperatures of 75-82°F and a pH range of 6.5-7.5. Guenthers Mouthbrooder Cichlid (Chromidotilapia guentheri) is a species of African cichlids native to the Congo River Basin. They are a…
General information The Greenstreaked Eartheater is a peaceful and colorful freshwater fish that originates from South America. They can grow up to 6 inches in length and can live for up to 10 years with proper care. They have a light blue base color with green stripes running along their body, hence their name. They…
General information The Green Lantern Platyfish is a peaceful and hardy freshwater fish species that can grow up to 2.5 inches (6 cm) in length. They are known for their vibrant green and yellow coloration, with the males displaying a colorful spot on their tails. These fish are easy to care for, making them a…
General information These fish are disc shaped and can reach up to 10 inches. They aren’t easy to keep so only experienced aquarists should own them. Discus fish are extremely popular in the hobby, as such, they have been highly hybridized. Nowadays there are plenty of color, pattern and shape varieties. The Blue Diamond Discus…
General information Males are a yellow with blue markings while females are silver with vertical brown bands, these fish have a curved forehead and nose, large eyes and can reach 5 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 7.5 and 9.0 and water temperature should range from 77ºF to 84.2ºF….
General information The average adult is 10 inches and has a life span of 8 years, however, they can become larger and live longer in an aquarium. This species has a compressed body and a large mouth, in fact, its jaw is one third of the total body length. It has a silver coloration with…
General information When these fish are young, they have many vertical dark stripes, as they age they lose this striped pattern and get a jaguar-like pattern. They are silver with tints of bluish green or purple. They can reach up to 24 inches, however, in captivity, they rarely get any larger than 12 inches. To…
General information These fish are oval shaped, they are yellow with a light blue rear and a reddish forehead. They can reach up to 2 inches. Rams are extremely popular in the hobby and as such many different varieties have been developed, however, many of these varieties are hybrids that are extremely susceptible to disease…
General information Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) is a popular tropical aquarium fish species belongs to Cichlidae family which naturally occurs in South American Basin. In addition to that feral populations are also found in Florida, China, and Northern Australia as a result of the ornamental fish trade. They prefer slow moving and still water bodies that are…