Recent Posts Tagged With 'cichlid'

• Green Terror (Aequidens rivulatus)

  Posted on Tuesday September 15th, 2009 at 19:23 in aquarium fish, cichlid, omnivore, fresh water fish, green terror, aequidens rivulatus

  The Green Terror or Aequidens rivulatus is one of the most popular cichlid fish in the aquarium trade. This freshwater fish has beautiful blue markings on its face, fins and tail. The male Green Terror generally has a longer tail fin and is outline...

• Blue Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara nyassae)

  Posted on Thursday July 16th, 2009 at 20:19 in aquarium fish, carnivorous, cichlid, fresh water fish, mouth brooding, aulonocara nyassae, blue peacock cichlid

  The Blue Peacock Cichlid or Aulonocara nyassae is a popular Cichlid to keep in an aquarium because it is very easy to care for. These beautiful freshwater fish originate from Lake Malawi in Africa. The male and female Blue Peacock Cichlid are very ...

• Ram Cichlid (Papiliochromis ramirezi)

  Posted on Friday July 3rd, 2009 at 11:44 in aquarium fish, ramirezi, cichlid, butterfly cichlid, fresh water fish, german blue ram, ram cichlid, ramirez's dwarf cichlid, dwarf butterfly cichlid, papiliochromis ramirezi, blue ram, asian ram

  The Ram or Papiliochromis ramirezi is a species of Cichlid that really has a intimidating appearance for its small stature. This fish has many common names including the Blue ram, German Blue Ram, Asian Ram, Butterfly Cichlid, Ramirez's Dwarf Cichli...

• Jeweled Goby Cichlid (Tanganicodus irsacae)

  Posted on Saturday May 16th, 2009 at 17:01 in aquarium fish, cichlid, goby, omnivore, fresh water fish, jeweled goby cichlid, spotfin goby cichlid, tanganicodus irsacae

  The Jeweled Goby Cichlid or Tanganicodus irsacae is a very easy to care for aquatic pet. This combined with the fact that they have a unique body that is covered with blue spots along with a few stripes makes them a perfect starter fish for a freshw...

• Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania Nigrofasciata)

  Posted on Sunday April 5th, 2009 at 18:41 in aquarium fish, cichlid, fresh water fish, convict cichlid, amatitlania nigrofasciata, zebra cichlid

  The Convict Cichlid or Amatitlania nigrofasciata is an easy fish for beginners. They can be bred in an aquarium setting quite easily as well. Also known as the Zebra Cichlid this species is a omnivore that will accept many different kinds of food i...

• Venustus Cichlid (Nimbochromis venustus)

  Posted on Tuesday January 13th, 2009 at 13:21 in aquarium fish, cichlid, fresh water fish, nimbochromis venustus, venustus cichlid, giraffe cichlid

  The Venustus Cichlid or Nimbochromis venustus is a fairly aggressive freshwater cichlid with a blue face and yellow marks on its head and dorsal fin. The female Venustus Cichlid has a bit less coloration then the male and is more silver. These fish...

• Double Full Red Cockatoo Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides)

  Posted on Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 at 23:07 in aquarium fish, cichlid, fresh water fish, apistogramma cacatuoides, double full red cockatoo cichlid

  The Double Full Red Cockatoo Cichlid or Apistogramma cacatuoides has to be one of the fish with the longest names! These fish are known for their amazing coloration. Red blue and black are almost painted on their dorsal fins and tail. Also known a...