Having a fish tank in your home or office can add a great deal of beauty and elegance and even enrich our lives. Fresh and salt water tanks are generally the two options available. The fresh water option is much easier to maintain however, the selection of fish and coral is much more limited than the salt water option. But, the fresh water option does offer the diversity of color, shapes and sizes in using this breed to populate your tank.
The South American Cichlids make up about 400 to 600 known species with 311 of them being scientifically described. These Cichlids are a very adaptable species allowing them to exist in a wide array of environments and ecologies. Most of the Cichlids are known to be carnivores but, some of them feed on planktons, mollusks and other plant materials. You can find Cichlids from 2.5 centimeters to the larger ones that can become as large as 65 centimeters.
When it comes to their sensitive nature, in order to properly maintain Cichlids, you will need to know some important facts: The proper filters needed, cycling the aquarium, what size aquariums to allow them their freedom of movement, the proper water temperature, water testing, what kind of rock and wood to use and how to prepare them and how often to feed them.
Because they can be very sensitive, in order to properly maintain Cichlids, you will need to know some important stats....What size aquariums is needed to allow them the freedom they need, the proper filters to use, cycling the aquarium, the correct water temperature, water testing, the best type of rocks and wood to use and how to prepare them, the best way to have life plants and how often to feed them.
In reference to the South American species, they make up between 250 to 450 known Cichlids and 310 of them are scientifically described. Opposed to the other species, the South American Cichlids can be very adaptable allowing them to exist in a wide array of environments and ecologies. You will find that a great number of them are known to be carnivores. But, there are plenty to choose from who feed primarily plant materials. You can find them ranging from 2.1 centimeters to the larger ones that can become as large as 58 centimeters.
When it comes to the African species, they are known for even more beautiful patterns and array of colors that are not typical of other freshwater fish. They are simply fascinating to observe and will amaze you with their very friendly social behavior and the degree of intelligence they possess.
What's interesting, is that adult Jack Dempsey Cichlids select their mates via a process of chasing one another around the tank and lip locking... both of which are tests of their strength and health in selecting a potential mate. In your aquarium, it's best to have pairs of equal size because the males tend to be larger and more aggressive and can therefore do some serious damage to a female that is much smaller.
If you have chosen to go for the fresh water option, then, going with Cichlids fish is your best choice. They offer the greatest variety of color, shapes and sizes that will impress anyone who comes to visit. So, unleash your creativity and let your fish aquarium liven up your home or office and enjoy your Cichlids for a lifetime.
The South American Cichlids make up about 400 to 600 known species with 311 of them being scientifically described. These Cichlids are a very adaptable species allowing them to exist in a wide array of environments and ecologies. Most of the Cichlids are known to be carnivores but, some of them feed on planktons, mollusks and other plant materials. You can find Cichlids from 2.5 centimeters to the larger ones that can become as large as 65 centimeters.
When it comes to their sensitive nature, in order to properly maintain Cichlids, you will need to know some important facts: The proper filters needed, cycling the aquarium, what size aquariums to allow them their freedom of movement, the proper water temperature, water testing, what kind of rock and wood to use and how to prepare them and how often to feed them.
Because they can be very sensitive, in order to properly maintain Cichlids, you will need to know some important stats....What size aquariums is needed to allow them the freedom they need, the proper filters to use, cycling the aquarium, the correct water temperature, water testing, the best type of rocks and wood to use and how to prepare them, the best way to have life plants and how often to feed them.
In reference to the South American species, they make up between 250 to 450 known Cichlids and 310 of them are scientifically described. Opposed to the other species, the South American Cichlids can be very adaptable allowing them to exist in a wide array of environments and ecologies. You will find that a great number of them are known to be carnivores. But, there are plenty to choose from who feed primarily plant materials. You can find them ranging from 2.1 centimeters to the larger ones that can become as large as 58 centimeters.
When it comes to the African species, they are known for even more beautiful patterns and array of colors that are not typical of other freshwater fish. They are simply fascinating to observe and will amaze you with their very friendly social behavior and the degree of intelligence they possess.
What's interesting, is that adult Jack Dempsey Cichlids select their mates via a process of chasing one another around the tank and lip locking... both of which are tests of their strength and health in selecting a potential mate. In your aquarium, it's best to have pairs of equal size because the males tend to be larger and more aggressive and can therefore do some serious damage to a female that is much smaller.
If you have chosen to go for the fresh water option, then, going with Cichlids fish is your best choice. They offer the greatest variety of color, shapes and sizes that will impress anyone who comes to visit. So, unleash your creativity and let your fish aquarium liven up your home or office and enjoy your Cichlids for a lifetime.
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