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A TASTE IN FINGERS? – BITTEN BY THE SOUTHERN MOUTHBROODER

The cichlid genus Pseudocrenilabrus consists of four scientifically named Dwarf Haplochromis endemic to the African continent. Here they are found in a variety of freshwater habitats (including rivers, sinkholes, lakes and creeks) abounding with natural forms of cover which afford protection against the activities of fishing birds and snakes but, sadly, cannot hold back habitat … [Read more...] about A TASTE IN FINGERS? – BITTEN BY THE SOUTHERN MOUTHBROODER

Neolamprologus pulcher Daffodil II

When I first started keeping tropical fish as a young child, I often marveled at a fish many stores identified as the brichardi cichlid. The fish may not have been colored with the spectacular coloration of the Malawi Peacocks or the Victorian Haps, but what it lacked in flashy color the brichardi made up for in grace. Since those early days, Ive kept many different fish, but … [Read more...] about Neolamprologus pulcher Daffodil II

Striking Tanganyikan Gold

While the Mbunas and Haploids of Lake Malawi would be more familiar to most aquarists of the ACT and surrounds, many fish from Lake Tanganyika are commonly found in local fish shops. The Lemon Cichlid (Neolamprologus leleupi), the Princess Cichlid (Neolamprologus brichardi), and several species belonging to the Juliochromis genus and Tropheus genus are commonly kept. Perhaps … [Read more...] about Striking Tanganyikan Gold

Spawning Neolamprologus sp. ‘caudopunctatus kipili’

This is another species of Lake Tanganyikan cichlid that I have been working with recently. As you can tell by the name this is a species of fish that has yet to be officially named. Although it does resemble Neolamprologus quite a bit, it is currently classified as a separate species. In Ad Konings 'Back to Nature Guide to Tanganyika Cichlids', the author gives this fish … [Read more...] about Spawning Neolamprologus sp. ‘caudopunctatus kipili’

My Experiences With A Substrate Spawner Hemichromis bimaculatus, the Jewel Cichlid

In this article I will be talking about my experiences with a West African substrate spawner, the Hemichromis bimaculatus, commonly known as the Two Spotted Jewel Cichlid. Keep in mind that not all substrate spawners will partake in these exact events from one specie of fish to another. All information contained in this article is based on my experiences with the twelve … [Read more...] about My Experiences With A Substrate Spawner Hemichromis bimaculatus, the Jewel Cichlid

Breeding the “Malawi Eye-Biter”

Dimidiochromis compressiceps has been on my list for many years, as a fish that I had wanted to keep and breed. I have observed this fish in the wild in its golden form at Chizumulu Island, Malawi and Cobwe, Mozambique. This golden form (male, female are both golden), is available to us Cichlid addicts, but the fish does not seem to keep the colour very well under aquarium … [Read more...] about Breeding the “Malawi Eye-Biter”

Cyrtocara moorii

Introduction Cyrtocara moorii, also known in the hobby as Haplochromis moorii or the Malawi Blue Dolphin, was named after the collector of the type material, J. E. S. Moore. Moorii was first described in 1902, and was first exported out of Africa in 1968. It gained the nickname "blue dolphin" due to its pronounced forehead (called a nuchal hump) and lips and overall … [Read more...] about Cyrtocara moorii

Pseudotropheus saulosi

The first thing that I have to point out is that I'm not an expert on cichlids by anyone's definition, but I do consider myself to be an enthusiastic hobbyist who is lucky enough to be having my fair share of success. I first started keeping cichlids about two years ago after about two years of keeping tropicals. I also joined the Cichlid Society about two years ago. My … [Read more...] about Pseudotropheus saulosi