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Quite well and beloved fish “Three-band Clownfish ” is a sturdy and reliable anemonefish. It is a member of the enduring Clarkii Complex. They are also known as Three-band Clownfish, Three Striped Clownfish, Three-Banded Anemonefish, Three Striped Clown, and Three Band Anemonefish. Fish keepers usually pick them because they are easy to keep and care …

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Bumblebee Cichlids – Tank setup, size, lifespan, and care guide

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Native to Lake Malawi in Africa, the Bumblebee Cichlids are so-called because of the colorful pattern they share with the flying insect. It is also called by other names like Pseudotropheus crabro, Hornet Cichlid or Maylandia or Mbuna as called by the Tonga people of Malawi. It translates into “Rock Fish”. Since Lake Malawi is …

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Red Devil Cichlids – A Complete Guide

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These Central American fish are native to the lakes of Nicaragua, Managua and Xiloa. Named Amphilophus labiatus in 1864, this fish is commonly known as the Red Devil Cichlid in the aquarium trade and rightly so because of its devilish features and the aggression of a hellhound. This is quite a large and aggressive fish …

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Texas Cichlids – A complete care Guide

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Discovered a long time ago in 1854, the Herichthys cyanoguttatus also known as Texas Cichlid or the Rio Grande Cichlid is the only cichlid native to the USA, or in other words “The NorthernMost Cichlid”. This large species of cichlids was being imported into Europe as early as 1912. Their large size, hardiness and aggressive …

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Jaguar Cichlid (Managuense): All you need to know.

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The Parachromis Managuensis or the Jaguar Cichlid is native to Central America, namely, the Costa Rica and Honduras regions. These are freshwater fish that goes by many other names like Managuense Cichlid, Managua Cichlid, Guapote Tigre, Aztec Cichlid, Spotted Guapote, or the Jaguar Guapote. They were exported by aquarists and other hobbyists to outer regions …

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Peacock Cichlid – All you need to know about it.

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Native to Lake Malawi in Africa, the Peacock Cichlid belongs to the Aulonocara genus which consists of over 22 different species. Known as the most colorful fish, these omnivorous cichlids will make your aquarium stand out. The most interesting fact about them is that they are non-aggressive most of the time, very unlike other cichlids. …

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How to care for Mayan Cichlid? A Complete Care Guide

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The Mayan Cichlid or the Mayaheros uropthalmus is a large species of cichlid native to the Middle American region. It is a highly invasive species so do not be surprised if you spot them in other parts of the world in the wilds. Known by several names around the world, such as Mayan Cichlid (English), …

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A Compete Care Guide About Cichlids (CICHLIDAE)

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Every aquarist would love to have cichlids in their tank because of their interesting personalities and vivid colors, they can, however, be difficult to keep for beginners as compared to freshwater fish because of their territorial nature and high pH and hardness requirements. The key lies in understanding their lifestyle and dietary requirements. A large …

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Everything You Need To Know About dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma)

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The Apistogramma, also known as the Dwarf Cichlids are not a single species of fish, but a huge genus of freshwater fish native to South America. It was given its name back in 1913 by the ichthyologist Charles Tate Regan. The Apistogramma genus consists of 93 different species, some of which we will discuss below. …

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Hornwort – Aquarium Plant Complete Care Guide

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Hornwort is one of the most frequently used plants for a freshwater aquarium and pond. It grows at a fast rate, it’s easy to take care of, and even more convenient to propagate, all these reasons make hornwort the best aquatic plant. Hornwort is getting popularity all around the globe due to its aesthetic look …

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Glass Catfish Care: A Complete Care Guide:

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When people hear “Catfish”, a big, dark lump of fish comes to their mind with whiskers going towards the body but the Glass Catfish is very different because it is a mesmerizing visual sight and a very playful and timid creature. It would come as a surprise but there are so many different types of …

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Ghost Shrimp – Diet, Tank Mates, and Breeding:

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Ghost Shrimp (Palaemonetes Paludosus) is also known as “Glass Shrimp” referring to their crystal-clear transparent body. Their appearance is the main reason behind so much attention they get from fishkeepers. Ghost shrimps are bred for two main reasons 1) as fish feeders, 2) for home aquariums. Thus, it is important to know for what purpose …

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Chili Rasbora: A complete Care guide

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There are many Boraras species in the market but aquarists always prefer the Chili Rasbora (Boraras Brigittae), a freshwater fish. This can be owed to its colorful and miniature body, in fact, this is the smallest Boraras in the aquarium market. Apart from being so colorful and small, chili rasboras are very active and have …

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Rummy Nose Tetra – Diet, Breeding and Complete Care Guide:

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Rummy nose tetra is without any doubt a perfect freshwater aquarium fish with its enchanting beauty, sparkling colors, and playful nature. Rummy nose tetras can catch anyone’s attention with their mesmerizing display of colors, as they move in groups it almost feels like a dream. With so much beauty comes immense delicacy as well, thus, …

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Red Tail Shark – Tankmates, Diet, and Care Guide

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Red Tail sharks are one of the most popular freshwater fish that is easy to take care of. Their mesmerizing colors and entertaining natures make them one of the best aquarium fish. Red tail sharks were considered extinct a while ago, the aquarium trade is responsible for the species remaining. Thus, right now red-tailed sharks …

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Celestial Pearl Danio | A Complete Care Guide

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The Celestial Pearl Danio is also known as “Danio Margaritatus” or famous as “Galaxy Rasbora” in the aquarium trade, even though it was later confirmed that this is very different compared to the Rasbora family, is a very tiny, micro, colorful freshwater fish native to SouthEast Asia. To be more specific, this fish is endemic …

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Blue Mystery Snail | A Complete Care Guide:

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The Blue Mystery Snail, also known as the “Spike-Topped Apple Snail” is a herbivore and an impressive scavenger. With a very aesthetically pleasing shell and an iridescent body that radiates visually stunning colors that will add an extra flair to your fish tank. Most aquarists wonder if they can keep one, if you’re one of …

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How To Treat Overfed Fish? All You Need to Know:

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One of the most common mistakes committed by most fishkeepers is overfeeding their fish. Thus, it is a common question by most of the fish keepers that how to treat overfed fish? Fishes have an extremely small body and a huge appetite but still, they can’t take a lot of food in at the same …

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Can A Goldfish Live For 2 Weeks Without Food?

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Being a fish keeper there are times in life where we have to be away from our pet fish for days, weeks, or even months. At such a time this question often pops up in our mind, how long our fish can survive without any feed. For a goldfish (the most popular freshwater aquarium fish), …

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Can Fish Swim Backwards? Locomotion in Fishes:

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When we take a look at a fish swimming calmly in an aquarium with its caudal fins waving and pushing its whole body forward with that force generated. We often wonder can fish swim backwards. This question has often caught the attention of many fishkeepers making them take a closer look at their aquarium fish. …

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Can A Fish Cry? Do Fish Have Tears?

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While learning about the general behavior of fish, their anatomy, and physiology, this basic question often pops up in our minds that can a fish cry? Can they produce tears? No, fishes can’t cry and can’t produce tears. Although they do feel general emotions like sadness and depression that can trigger tear production in highly …

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3 Reasons Why You Need a Filter for Your Fish

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If you have a fish tank, then the answer to “Do I need a filter for my fish tank?” is probably yes! But this is not the complete answer you are looking for as this arises more questions like what kind of aquarium filters there are? Do they all do the same thing? Do they …

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Algae in the Fish Tank: Benefits, Cures and Prevention

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Are algae bad for fish? Are algae good for my aquarium? How do I get rid of algae in the fish tank? We get so many questions like these, and don’t worry; we’ll cover all these questions and more in this article so that you have everything you need to know about how a little …

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Do Fishes Have Ears? All You Need To Know!!

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Yes, fish do have ears and they can certainly hear the noise, not just that but juvenile fish can use sounds as a navigation system to navigate during nighttime. However not all fish have this ability to a greater extent. To get the answer to the question that Do fishes have ears? you might want to …

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