Cichlasoma salvini was described by Gunther back in 1862. However, behind the glass of aquariums appeared only by the end of the last century. The fish is very beautiful, as well as intelligent enough to attract the attention of any amateur or professional. But keeping it in captivity is associated with a number of difficulties associated with its habits (fish sharply territorial). But having overcome these difficulties, you will be fully satisfied, having tamed such a living wonder.
Black-striped cichlasoma
The black-striped cichlasoma was first described around 1867. Since then, it has won many fans among aquarists around the world. Cichlasoma blackstriped – unpretentious, relatively peaceful species, which has interesting features of behavior, as well as the possibility of keeping in relatively small containers. That makes this fish almost ideal for the amateur aquarist who wants to get acquainted with the wonderful world of cichlids.
Artemia salina
Artemia salina is a crustacean inhabiting salt lakes and estuaries in almost all parts of the world. Due to its biological peculiarities, it has become a model organism. In 1982, it was in space orbit, where a joint Soviet-French crew studied with the help of this species the effect of cosmic radiation on living organisms. And in industrial fish farming and aquaristics Artemia salina is an indispensable food when feeding fish fry.
Cichlasoma octopus
Cichlasoma octopus is an amazingly beautiful fish, first described by Charles Regan as Heros octofasciatus. To the European aquarists cichlasoma bee first got around 1904. Fans of the USSR recognized it only by 1958. Despite the fact that it is contained behind the glass aquariums for more than a hundred years and since then there have been many other interesting species worthy of attention aquarists, cichlasoma biocelatum holds its position.
Feed cutter
If you are a breeder of aquarium fish, you may need a food cutter. After all, you are always faced with the problem of feeding small fish. After the fry grow up they are no longer satisfied with crustaceans. They should be given larger food. But such food as trubichnik or moth is still too big for them. And sometimes it is necessary to crush the leaves of plants to give growing fish plant food. Do it with a knife or scissors is not quite convenient. Usually, the tube fish are shredded with a safety razor blade on a small glass or a piece of Plexiglas. To speed up and simplify this work will help a simple feed shredder, which can be made with your own hands.
Echinodorus florensis
Echinodorus florensis belongs to a numerous genus rich in diverse species. The natural diversity is constantly replenished with new artificially obtained hybrids. Such man-made hybrids are Echinodorus florens or Echinodorus veronica.
Cichlasoma Festa
Cichlasoma Festa gets its species name in honor of its discoverer Enrico Festa. Its other name, orange cichlasoma, is for its predominant coloration, which becomes especially bright during spawning. Amateurs first became known only around 1977. It quickly became a popular inhabitant of aquariums around the world, in spite of its inhospitable temperament and the need for a large body of water for its content. The reason for this unusually beautiful coloration and pronounced individual features of behavior.
Citron cichlasoma
Citron cichlasoma is a very large fish by aquarium standards. In nature, it can reach a length of up to 35 centimeters. Behind the glass of the aquarium is usually somewhat smaller, but still large. Plus to the size of it is a predator and aggressive even in relation to their kin. But nevertheless, having appeared in Europe by 1970, lemon cichlasoma very quickly found its ardent fans.
Pipefish
Pipefish is a species of small bristle worms. It has long been used by aquarists to feed aquarium fish. This type of live food for aquarium fish is very nutritious and caloric. Also for fish pipefish common is a treat, and sometimes without it and sometimes you can not do without it at all. A lot of advantages has a common trumpet as food for aquarium fish, but because of the peculiarities of its habitat may not be safe for your underwater world. How to minimize the risk when using this live food read in this article.