These articles provide all the information needed to succeed at buying, keeping, and breeding dwarf cichlids.
Breeding Apistogrammas is fun and interesting. Nothing compares to the sight of a bright yellow and black female leading a school of tiny fry around an aquarium. Watching her guard the school while her mate guards a larger territory is fascinating and watching the fry respond to cues from the mother must be observed to …
Since there are many hundreds of species of dwarf cichlids scattered across South America and Western Africa, it’s important to research for specific advice about any species you keep. However, there are many aspects of their care that we can summarize. These fish are not common in the American hobby and we want to provide …
Live plants provide many benefits in dwarf cichlid aquariums. They improve water quality by providing excellent surfaces for beneficial nitrifying bacteria. They can directly remove some waste compounds from the water. and can be efficient particulate filters that help keep the water crystal clear. Plants provide color and excitement to a tank’s decor while benefitting …
With a quick look online it’s easy to find introductory posts and articles about keeping dwarf cichlids. Some of what you find may be misleading or inaccurate but should be adequate for hobbyists who don’t need a lot of specialized information to enjoy keeping them. However, if you fall for these fishes like so many …
Apistogramma are beautiful tropical fish that are highly prized by many hobbyists. As of 2023, there may be as many as 500 identified Apistogramma species, types, or forms, and more are discovered every year. This makes it almost impossible for anyone to keep up with but, there are a few hobbyists in the world who …
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The fascinating and beautiful dwarf cichlids you see on DwarfCichlid.com and other websites are rarely found at local fish stores. Very few pet stores stock them on a regular basis and those that do usually have a limited selection. Fortunately, there are options that allow you to find many different species for sale. You might not always …
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