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Freshwater Angelfish

Freshwater Angelfish

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Angelfish Pterophyllum scalare It belongs to the family Cichlidae Click here to learn what a cichlid is. Cost: $5-45, the more expensive Angelfish are the ones that are either wild, or are of a new cultivated form. The cheaper ones are usually home-bred youngsters. Short Bio: The Angel seems to be one of the most [...]

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Firemouth Cichlid

Firemouth Cichlid

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FireMouth Cichlid chichlasoma meeki It belongs to the family Cichlidae Click here to learn what a cichlid is. Cost: $5-45, with the wild caught specimens costing more. Origin: Guatemala Yucatan (Mexico) Description: Typical cichlid shape, but with a larger head. Upper body more arched then lower one. About 6 inches (15cm). Color: Consists of many [...]

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Discus (pompadour)

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Jack Dempsey Fish

Jack Dempsey Fish

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Jack Dempsey chichlasoma octofasciatum It belongs to the family Cichlidae Click here to learn what a cichlid is. Cost: $5-15 Origin: Central Amazon basin, Rio Negro Description: General shape, similar to most other cichlids, straighter belly profile. Has large dorsal and anal fins. Grows up to 7 inches (18 cm) Color: Said by some, including [...]

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Frontosa

Frontosa

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Frontosa cyphotilapia frontosa Click here to learn what a cichlid is. Cost: $15-90, wild specimens cost more to capture and ship. Tank breed Frontosas are cheaper. Short Bio: Frontosas are very popular do to their attractive appearance, the only real thing to worry about is that Frontosas grow to large sizes and will eat smaller [...]

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Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

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Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid apistogramma cacatuoides Click here to learn what a cichlid is. Cost: $5-45, the price you pay depends on where you go. It’s more expensive to buy from a shop then from a breeder. Short Bio: One of the smaller, peaceful, and very beautiful cichlids. The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid also has a very [...]

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