Also known as the paiche or the pirarucu, the arapaima is an air-breathing fish that plies the rainforest rivers of South America’s amazon basin and nearby lakes and swamps. What aquarium fish come from South America? German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosa) Rainbow Cichlid (Herotilapia multispinosa) Cockatoo Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides) Blue Acara … Read more
The water flow should be gentle and water quality high These fish also need plenty of space and hides to avoid more boisterous tankmates, which is why many South American cichlid aquariums feature live plants and driftwood. Tannin-stained, dark water is recommended or even a must for many species. What fish can you put with … Read more
German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosa) Rainbow Cichlid (Herotilapia multispinosa) Cockatoo Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides) Blue Acara (Aequidens pulcher) Severum (Heros severus) Which fish is found in south america ? Also known as the paiche or the pirarucu, the arapaima is an air-breathing fish that plies the rainforest rivers of South America’s Amazon … Read more
Neolamprologus multifasciatus are the smallest cichlids and the easiest to keep if you have limited space but still want to experience fascinating cichlid behavior. These tiny shell dwellers live in colonies and are a joy to keep. Are there any dwarf cichlids? Dwarf cichlids is the term used for all members of the cichlid family … Read more
The original flowerhorn hybrid stock are referred to as luohans (from the Chinese word for the Buddhist concept of arhat). The four main derived varieties are zhen zhu, golden monkey, kamfa, and the golden base group, which includes faders and the golden trimac. What does SRD flowerhorn mean? The flowerhorn cichlid is a man-made species … Read more
Basics About south american cichlids It is estimated that there are about 450 different species of cichlids in South America, but only just over 300 of those species have been described. South American cichlids have adapted to a wide range of different habitats and ecological niches. What is a South American cichlid? South American cichlids … Read more