Also called marble cichlid , velvet cichlid, or tiger Oscar, these freshwater fish species can grow fairly large thus they will need an adequately-sized tank. In the wild, they can reach a length of 18 inches and may weigh more than three pounds , when mature. What is a Tiger cichlid? The Tiger Oscar Cichlid … Read more
How many convict cichlid s can be in a tank? Each Convict Cichlid requires 20-30 gallons of space, therefore you can house only 1 in a 30-gallon tank You might get away with 20 gallons per fish, but that is pushing the limits, and it all has to do with their aggressive nature. Do convict … Read more
Although fire eels don’t generally bite, the fish’s dorsal fin is equipped with spines. The spines are used to protect the fish from attack by predators. Although the spines themselves are not poisonous, the slimy mucus they produce is toxic. How big do Fire eels get? Often the anal, pectoral, and dorsal fins have a … Read more