6 Best Small Cichlids for 20 Gallon Tank

Cichlids are a diverse family of fish, most of which are native to Africa. They are specialized feeders, allowing them to live together with other species without any meaningful competition-based …

Are African Cichlids Hard to Keep?

African cichlids rank as some of the hottest tank fish you can purchase today. Part of that is due to the fish’s exclusive vibe. African cichlids can only be found …

African Cichlid Rock Setup – Ultimate Guide

There’s a reason why African cichlids have grown in popularity over the past years. Multiple reasons, I would say, primarily: Astounding diversity of colors and patterns Hundreds and even thousands …

Why is Oscar Fish Not Growing?

Oscars are amazing cichlids that mostly do well in single-species tanks. There are several reasons for that, especially due to the fact that they grow fast, they grow big, and …

Do Oscar Fish Bite? Does it Hurt?

Oscars are large cichlids that display territorial behavior and don’t play well with other fish species. Given their naturally larger size, predatorial behavior, and mean look, it’s only natural for …

Can Oscar Fish Eat Guppies?

Yes, oscar fish can and will eat guppies and other smaller fish, consider that the Oscars can grow up to 12 inches in captivity. However, there are some risks feeding …

African Cichlid Size & Growth Chart

African cichlids no longer require an introduction at this point, but I will offer one just in case you’re not already familiarized with this group. African cichlids can only be …

How to Treat Injured Oscar Fish?

Oscars are amazing cichlids, some of the most intelligent and adaptable fish you can find. But that doesn’t make them invulnerable to even the most common fish conditions and diseases. …