Tag Archive: cichlid fish

Jul 29

This is the DEVIL FISH!

The Red Devil Cichlid fish is a very aggressive fish that comes from Central America! There is a reason why this fish is called the Red Devil Cichlid. If you are looking for one of the meanest fish that will destroy your tank, this guy is for you! But seriously, this cichlid is not meant …

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Jul 23

Blood Red Parrot Cichlid. A Fake Fish?

The Blood Red Parrot Cichlid fish is actually a man made fish that you can not find in the wild! Pretty strange right? Well, this is actually a pretty popular aquarium fish. I tend to only keep fish that are found in the wild. I like to keep my aquariums nature looking! But everyone has …

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Jul 12

Fish Profile: Kenyi Cichlid Care

The Kenyi Cichlid is a beautiful freshwater fish that comes from Lake Malawi in Africa. Males are a bright yellow and females are blue. Kenyi Cichlids prefer a rocky environment with caves and places to hide. I would use a sandy substrate and house them in at least a 55 gallon aquarium. Don’t let theirĀ gorgeousĀ color …

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Jun 22

There’s a JEWEL in your aquarium!

The Jewel Cichlid. The Jewel Cichlid is a beautiful freshwater fish that originates from Africa. In the wild, they live in streams and rivers with mud bottoms. They are also very hardy fish that will tolerate a wide range of water conditions. In the aquarium industry they have many common names, they are listed below …

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Jun 15

JACK DEMPSEY Cichlid Fish Care

The Jack Dempsey Cichlid is a popular freshwater fish from Central America. They can show aggression like most cichlids, but given the right tank setup, this aggression should decrease. This fish was given the name “Jack Dempsey” because of the famous boxer from the 1920′s. So that means this cichlid has got to be a …

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