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How To Setup a Rift Lake Aquarium
This is a very thorough explanation of what is required to set up an aquarium for African cichlids. In this article I cover the tank, water requirements, temperature, water changes, filtration, substrates, decorations, feeding, and controlling cichlid aggression.
Malawi Mbuna Cichlids
Tank setup In general, a mixed mbuna community should not really be attempted in tanks less then 3ft / 1 metre long (about 25-30 gallons). This is due to the way in which these cichlids are normally kept in order to minimise specific aggre ...
Malawi Mbuna Cichlids , Compatibility with other fish
The territorial and aggressive temperament of these cichlids makes them totally unsuitable for general community tanks. This may also make them less suitable for mixing with other cichlids, including Tanganyika cichlids. The only Tanganyikan's wh ...
Malawi Mbuna Cichlids , Feeding
Most of the mbuna are primarily herbivores or omnivores, requiring some green food in their diet. In the natural habitat, many of them feed on 'Aufwuchs' - a German word which refers to the algae covering on the rocks and the organisms within it. ...
Malawi Mbuna Cichlids , Sexing and Breeding
Sexing very young mbuna is difficult, because the juvenile fish will all initially look like the mother. At around 1.5-2" (4-5cm), males will begin to change colour. Note that not all species show sexual dichromatism (differences in colour b ...
Malawi Mbuna Cichlids , The Fish
It is beyond the scope of this article to discuss the huge number of mbuna species fully (see the Malawi section of the Fish Index for some individual species profiles). However, some of the more commonly encountered groups of mbuna are oulined b ...
Malawi Mbuna Cichlids , Water chemistry
Water temperature should be 23-28oC (73-82oF), so a middle value of 25-26oC (77-79oF) is probably ideal. At the lower end of this scale, the fish may be less aggressive, but also less active and less inclined to breed. The general hardness in L ...
Setting Up A Lake Malawi Cichlid Tank
So you have finally decided to keep Lake Malawi cichlids but have yet to set up a tank that will house these beautiful fish. Well, you have come to the right place. This short article is meant to discuss the main elements of a Lake Malawi cichlid ...
The Tanganyikan Community Tank: Part I
When considering a Tanganyikan community tank there a several things one must keep in mind. Tanganyikan fish require a more stable environment than most freshwater fishes, and the water should be kept very clean. Not the easiest tank for a be ...
The Tanganyikan Community Tank: Part II
What makes Tanganyikans different from keeping Lake Malawi cichlids is the ability to create a so-called "community tank." This unique trait can make keeping cichlids a rewarding experience. In this article we will discuss what a commu ...
Two Options For Aquarium Substrates
With so many options available to aquarists, deciding which substrate to use for your aquarium can be overwhelming. Even though a substrate's aesthetic appeal is important, it's not everything! A wise aquarist considers the properties of ...
Which Filter to Choose
by Dr. Timothy A. Hovanec