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Star Sapphire Cichlid: Complete Guide, Care and More

star sapphire cichlid

Star Sapphire Cichlid General Placidochromis sp. Phenochilus Tanzania also known as Star Sapphire Cichlid is a popular species of Haplochromine from lake Malawi at Kasinda and along the shoreline between Makonde and Lupingu, Tanzania. Star Sapphire Cichlids are beautiful and interesting creatures. Males are a stunning metallic dark blue colour with glittering white and blue […]

15 Gallon Fish Tank: Reviews and Beginner Guide, 5 Best Tanks for 2023

15 Gallon Tank

15 Gallon Fish Tank and other Aquarium Necessities    The most common size fish tank for people just starting out or people that don’t have a lot of space is a 15 gallon fish tank. They are the perfect balance between small form factor and large enough to keep a reasonable number of fish and […]

Black Skirt Tetra: Complete Guide, Care, Size, Tank Mates & More

Black Skirt Tetra

Black Skirt Tetra are a great fish to brighten any aquarium, with their darker scales and small size, yet active swimming. They will add a nice contrast to any aquarium, if you know how to keep them happy and healthy, that is. They are a freshwater fish, that need at least a 15-gallon tank to […]

Koi Betta: Betta splendens Variation, complete guide

Koi Betta

Koi betta, also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, are a gorgeous type of betta fish with a special gene which causes the fish to have a very cool marbled coloring, and somewhat resemble the famous Koi fish.    General Information and Introduction  Betta Splendens             Koi Betta  The Koi Betta belong to the Percoids order of fish, […]

Blue Velvet Shrimp: Complete Guide to Blue Dream Shrimp

Blue Velvet Shrimp

Blue velvet shrimp sometimes also called the Blue Shrimp, they are very similar to the much more commonly known Red Cherry Shrimp, as the only difference is color.  Blue Velvet Shrimp  They are part of the order Decapoda in the family Atyidae.  These little freshwater shrimp are a great addition to any aquarium, with their bright blue bodies. A quick […]