Author: Richard Graham

Are you wondering which is the best list of saltwater fish to choose from? Saltwater fish are often the preferred choice among aquarium owners, but it can be difficult to narrow down which ones to go with. Luckily, this list of saltwater fish includes 10 popular species that are great choices for both experienced and beginner aquarists alike. There are approximately 34,000 species of fish in the world’s oceans, and about two-thirds of them live in saltwater. If you want to start your own saltwater tank, it’s important to know which fish are the easiest to care for and maintain…

Elongate Mbuna, or Pseudotropheus elongatus, are endemic to Lake Malawi, Africa, and other nearby lakes in the Rift Valley Region in southern-central Africa. Their scientific name means elongate cichlid of Lake Malawi, and they are one of the most popular African cichlids kept in aquariums worldwide. They are generally peaceful and easy to care for and have become very popular in the aquarium trade because of their attractive coloration and relative ease of maintenance. One of the lesser known and less common Pseudotropheus species, Pseudotropheus elongatus, shares many traits with its relatives, but it’s distinct enough to warrant its own…

The ice blue zebra cichlid, Metriaclima greshakei, also known as Greshake’s zebra, african zebra cichlids, blue zebra cichlid, blue zebra mbuna, ice blue cichlid, red top zebra cichlid, red top ice blue zebra cichlid, or the william’s mbuna, is a species of fish in the Cichlidae family. It is found only in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania where it occurs in Lake Malawi and the upper reaches of the Shire River. What’s in a name? In the case of Metriaclima greshakei, the name of this newly discovered species refers to the fish’s ice blue color, its native Lake Greshakei, and the…

Melanochromis dialeptos, commonly referred to as the Dialeptos cichlid or the Dwarf Auratus, has a unique appearance that sets it apart from other African cichlids of its type. They are one of several species of freshwater fish in the family of Cichlids native to Lake Malawi. It is found at depths of 10 to 50 m in areas with sandy substrates and rocky outcrops; its preferred water temperature ranges from 22 to 27 °C (72 to 81 °F). Dialeptos Cichlid is a member of the Melanochromis genus. The Melanochromis genus contains many species of fish within it and they are…

If you’re an aquarium enthusiast, chances are you’ve heard of an African cichlid known as Nimbochromis livingstonii (also commonly known by its nickname, the kalingono). This beautiful freshwater fish boasts intense orange and black stripes and has been popular in the aquarium hobby for decades. If you’ve considered bringing one of these species into your own home, however, it’s important to know that they can be very aggressive fish if not properly socialized. The Nimbochromis livingstonii, commonly known as the Livingston’s cichlid or kalingono, is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from rocky…