Choosing the right size aquarium tank

Three simple rules before you even think about what you want. Establish your budget $500 or $5,000 Establish the space available including floor strength Buy the largest sized aquarium you can afford My own rule of thumb for any aquarium is … Continue reading

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Decorating your first Aquarium using common sense

One of the fun things about an aquarium is decorating it. The options are endless. There are as many choices you can make as their are humans on earth! So how then can we decide? There are three top level … Continue reading

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Some indigenous Rift Lake – Lake Malawi East African Cichlids

Aulonocara stuartgranti

Aulonocara stuartgranti “Neon Violet Ungi Peacock” – Adult

Aulonocara stuartgranti “Neon Violet Ungi” males feature an electric blue head, dorsal fin and tail, with a yellow body and large yellow ventral fins. Females have a drab appearance which is characteristic of the genus. Aulonocaras are called Peacock Cichlids due to the fantastic coloration developed by dominant males. They are Malawi mouthbrooders, and there are many color variants that have developed within species at different points in the lake. Peacock cichlids may be housed with other species of Lake Malawi fish with similar temperament. They should not be housed with other Peacocks unless ample room is provided, and males may not develop brilliant colors due to dominance issues. Research will help the aquarist pick out the most appropriate fish to mix. Aulonocara will accept both flake or pellet food soon after being introduced into the aquarium. A variety of foods is recommended to encourage coloration and supply the fish with appropriate vitamins and minerals. They may also be fed frozen foods as a healthy treat.

 


Protomelas taeniolatus

Protomelas taeniolatus “Red Empress” – Adult

Protomelas taeniolatus “Red Empress” is the red and blue variant of the species. This fish is found all over Lake Malawi, but the strain is believed to have originated in Namalenje Island. Red Empress has since been line bred for more intense color patterns. The dominant male exhibits a blue head, intense orange-red coloration on the flanks and red speckling on the fins. Females feature drab gray-brown with black horizontal striping. These fish are not terribly aggressive, but will actively defend territory especially when breeding. Females are mouth brooders and will carry fry for up to three weeks before releasing them. These fish mosty herbivorous, and will pick at algae on the rocks, but cichlid pellets and frozen cichlid formulas in addition to green treats will provide well-rounded nutrition.

 

 


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