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The Purple Cichlid (a.k.a. The Kribensis)

The Pelvicachromis pulcher, otherwise commonly referred to as the Kribensis, or the Purple Cichlid, is a dwarf African cichlid, not…

Neolamprologus leleupi

I have always admired this fish but had not had any success in keeping it in my tanks. I found…

Neolamprologus brichardi

Location: Widespread, Lake Tanganyika. Size: 7.5cm (3'') Description On first sight there appears to be no difference between the male…

Fearless Steinem Builds a Nest!

We all know that it is the male betta, who builds the great bubblenest in high hopes that a lovely…

The Princess of Burundi (Neolamprologus brichardi)

This beautiful fish with its lyre-tail was once known as 'The Princess of Burundi.'    It comes from the Burundi…

Neolamprologus brevis/BREVIS SUNSPOT

Hi my name is Ben Brevis and this is my mate Brenda. As mentioned above we are Neolamprologus brevis, also…

Metriaclima mbenji (Mbenji Zebra)

Most people know this fish as the "Red Top Cobalt Zebra" or the "Mbenji Zebra". It is a beautifully coloured…

The Search for the Elusive “Marmalade Cat”

The search for the elusive "Marmalade Cat"!  That term, "marmalade cat" is applied to several Malawi cichlid species that have…

Lucky’s Story

This is the story of Lucky, that I sent to a betta list many years ago, when I was a…

Oscar FAQ

Why get an oscar? What sized aquarium should I use? What kind of heater should I use? What kind of…