Cichlid Blog

Feeding your cichlids high-quality food is key to keeping them healthy, vibrant, and thriving. While there are many commercial fish foods available, making your own DIY fish food for cichlids can offer numerous benefits. You have complete control over the ingredients, ensuring your cichlids get the nutrition they need, and it can be more cost-effective […]

Water changes are a key part of aquarium maintenance, but what if you could set up an aquarium where regular water changes aren’t necessary? Many fishkeepers dream of creating a self-sustaining aquarium where the need for water changes is drastically reduced—or even eliminated. While some maintenance will always be required, it is possible to create […]

The type of food you feed your fish plays a crucial role in not only their health but also the water chemistry of your aquarium. Uneaten food, waste produced by fish, and even the ingredients in the food itself can influence pH levels, ammonia, nitrate levels, and the overall cleanliness of your tank. Understanding how […]

South American cichlids, such as Angelfish, Discus, and Apistogramma, are popular aquarium fish due to their stunning colors, fascinating behaviors, and relatively peaceful nature. Unlike their African cousins, many South American cichlids can coexist with plants, making them well-suited for a planted aquarium. However, setting up a successful tank requires careful selection of both plants […]

African cichlids, particularly those from Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika, are known for their vibrant colors, active personalities, and territorial behaviors. However, they are also notorious for digging up plants, nibbling on foliage, and being generally rough on a planted aquarium. Despite this, it is possible to successfully keep African cichlids in a planted tank […]