| Are you looking for high quality African tropical | | | | Another type of African tropical fish not in the |
| fish? There are a wide selection of gorgeous | | | | cichlid family would have to be the killifishes. These |
| tropical freshwater fish from this area. Here are a | | | | fish are famous for their characteristic bright |
| few examples of the different species available | | | | colors, stripes, and spots. They're also known for |
| and how they can make a welcome addition to | | | | being able to take small leaps out of the water |
| any tank. | | | | when catching small flies or mosquitoes. Like |
| One of the most famous African tropical fish | | | | cichlids, killifishes are famous for their aggression |
| would have to be the cichlids. This includes jewel | | | | and will eat smaller fish. However, when put in a |
| cichlids, Congo dwarf cichlids, and African Butterfly | | | | tank with fish it can tolerate, this can be a |
| cichlids. Also included are a variety of cichlids from | | | | beautiful, active member of any freshwater tank. |
| the Rift Valley, including the Peacock cichlid, | | | | These are only a few African tropical fish to |
| Fuelleborn cichlid, and several others. These | | | | consider for your tank. When browsing for |
| species of fish are renowned for being a variety | | | | different fish of this variety, be sure to ask |
| of vivid colors, but quite aggressive as well. Not | | | | whether or not your fish are required dual helpings |
| only will they not tolerate others of the same | | | | of both manufactured and live food. Given the |
| species in their tank, but they might even attack | | | | active nature of many cichlids and others, it may |
| fish that have similar colors of patterns. | | | | be necessary to supply them with blood worms, |
| When purchasing any of these African tropical | | | | brine shrimp, or even live flies and mosquitoes. |
| fish, it's crucial to make sure that they're | | | | By introducing African tropical fish to your tank, |
| compatible with the other fish in your tank, or | | | | you are entering the ranks of aquarium keepers |
| you risk causing serious injury to your fish, not to | | | | who dare to feed and take care a few of the |
| mention a lot of stress for the cichlid. Cichlids of | | | | more aggressive, challenging species. In |
| this type are also known for keeping their eggs in | | | | performing basic tank maintenance, keeping watch |
| their mouth when breeding. Also included in the | | | | over their diet, and monitoring any breeding |
| cichlid family is the vibrant Kribensis, a bottom | | | | habits, you will be able to enjoy your tropical fish |
| dwelling fish that, unlike its cousins, is surprisingly | | | | for years to come. Learn more today! |
| mellow and easy to take care of. | | | | |