Aquarium Fish ∣ Detailed Guides to Choosing & Caring for Nano Species
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Small West African freshwater cichlid
Pelvicachromis pulcher, commonly called the kribensis or purple cichlid, is a small West African cave-spawning cichlid valued for its manageable size, attractive breeding colors and attentive parental...
Moderate
Dwarf Cichlid
The Red Lined Dwarf Cichlid, Apistogramma hongsloi, is a small, colorful South American cichlid highly regarded by hobbyists. Native to the Orinoco River basin, this species displays striking red mark...
Moderate
Dwarf Cichlid
The Panduro dwarf cichlid, Apistogramma panduro, is a striking South American species highly prized for its vibrant coloration and manageable size. Native to the Amazon basin, this species exhibits di...
The Opal Apistogramma is a stunning, selectively bred color variant of the popular Apistogramma borellii. Native to South American river basins, these dwarf cichlids are prized for their vibrant blue ...
The Paradise Fish, Macropodus opercularis, is a classic labyrinth fish native to East Asia. Known for its striking striped coloration and complex behavior, this species was one of the first exotic fis...
The Altolamprologus calvus, commonly known as the Black Calvus or Guinea Fowl Cichlid, is a distinct cichlid species endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. Renowned for its laterally compressed body an...
The Flag Cichlid, Mesonauta festivus, is a popular South American cichlid known for its distinct diagonal stripe and calm demeanor. Often found in the Amazon basin, this species is highly appreciated ...
The Growling Gourami, Trichopsis vittata, is a fascinating labyrinth fish native to Southeast Asia. Known for its unique ability to produce audible croaking sounds, this small species is prized for it...
The Checkerboard Cichlid, Dicrossus filamentosus, is a captivating dwarf cichlid native to the blackwater regions of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. Renowned for its distinctive checkerboard-like...
The Firemouth Cichlid is a popular and visually striking freshwater fish native to Central America. Known for its intense red coloration in the throat region, especially when displaying, this cichlid ...
The Fairy Cichlid, Neolamprologus brichardi, is a popular and elegant species endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Known for its distinct lyre-shaped tail and complex social behavior, this cichlid is a fascina...
The Butterfly Cichlid, scientifically known as Microgeophagus ramirezi, is a popular dwarf cichlid native to the Orinoco River basin in South America. These vibrant, peaceful fish are highly sought af...
The Lemon Gold Butterfly Cichlid is a stunning, selectively bred color variant of the popular Microgeophagus ramirezi. Known for its vibrant yellow-gold pigmentation and striking red eyes, this dwarf ...
The Gold Butterfly Cichlid is a stunning, selectively bred color morph of the popular Microgeophagus ramirezi. Known for its vibrant, warm golden-yellow coloration and peaceful demeanor, this dwarf ci...
The Electric Blue Butterfly Cichlid is a stunning, selectively bred color morph of the popular Mikrogeophagus ramirezi. Known for its intense, iridescent blue coloration covering almost the entire bod...
The Blue Punk Butterfly Cichlid is a striking, selectively bred color morph of the popular Microgeophagus ramirezi. Known for its intense, metallic blue coloration and unique head patterning, this dwa...