Aulonokara nyasa is sometimes called the queen of nyasa. There is a reason for this. Namely, the magnificent coloration of males of this species, which becomes even more vivid and inimitable during spawning.
Cichlid concord
Cichlid concord is remarkable in many ways. Both its body shape and way of life and peculiarities of spawning make this species a very interesting object for observation. Concorde has the Latin name Nimbochromis linni, but previously it was called Haplochromis linni and Cyrtosaga linni. Now these names should be considered synonyms, although obsolete.
Chocolate blue lamprologist
Chocolate blue lamprologist, or marble princess, is known to cichlid lovers since one thousand nine hundred and eighty-three, when this fish was first described by the German ichthyologist Wolfgang Steik. Thanks to his efforts, this fish arrived in Berlin and is cultivated there by German aquarists.
Astronotus in the aquarium
Astronotus is a large fish. It is difficult to recommend it for keeping in a room aquarium. Rather it is suitable for an office aquarium or for a large aquarium in the lobby of a hotel or business. But nevertheless, there are some aquarists who prefer astronotusov to any other type of fish. And agree to give an aquarium with them even half of their room.
Discus and aquarium plants
Discus and aquarium plants seem like difficult concepts to combine. Nevertheless, there are some tricks to help try on these neighbors.
Acclimatization of discus
When acquiring new aquarium fish, it is always necessary to take special measures for transplanting them into their new environment. This is especially true for such finicky fish as discus. And do not want to spend a decent amount of money to buy new specimens, to deal with their further treatment or lose the fish at all. Therefore, acclimatization of discus should be carried out with care and compliance with the basic rules.
Scalaria – some peculiarities of keeping
Many people who have chosen the hobby of breeding fish, do not even think about what region of the globe inhabits a particular species, and how to create conditions similar to natural conditions. One of the most popular fish is scalaria (from the Latin “Pterophyllum”). They are loved for their spectacular appearance, comparative simplicity of keeping and interesting behavior.
Flower Horn
Flower Horn is a breeding fish. It is a descendant of African cichlids. For a standard urban dwelling aquarium with such an inhabitant is unlikely to fit. But if you are the owner of a large living space be it in the city be it outside the city you may like this creation of Chinese breeders. Also space for an aquarium with these fish may be enough in offices, hotel lobbies, lobbies of enterprises.
Haplochromis cornflower
Haplochromis cornflower is an exceptionally beautiful fish that can decorate any aquarium of suitable size.