South American Cichlids Are Magnificent And Diverse

A fish aquarium can provide a great deal of beauty and allows us to be very creative and using South American Cichlids is the best choice

. Cichlids offer a wide selection of color and shapes to choose from.

It is generally believed that salt water tanks offer a larger variety of fish to choose from however, when considering the choices that are available from using South American Cichlids, there is a lot of room for your individual creativity. Cichlids consist of many species offering a large number of color and size combinations.

South American Cichlids make up about 450 to 500 known species with 311 of them being scientifically described. These Cichlids are a very adaptable species allowing them to exist in a wide array of environments and ecologies. Most of the South American Cichlids are known to be carnivores but, some of them feed on planktons, mollusks and other plant materials. You can find Cichlids from 2.75 centimeters to the larger ones that can become as large as 65 centimeters.

Most people are under the impression that Cichlids are difficult to handle yet, this is not necessarily true. Cichlids are pretty much sensitive fish who require the proper PH levels and the right fish food to remain stress free. If they are not being maintained properly they can end up being very aggressive towards their fellow fish mates. Once you've learned some of these simple processes, you will enjoy stress free Cichlids for life.

The best way to keep South American Cichlids, is to know what is the minimum size tank for your type of species, the right filters, how to effectively keep the water clean, the appropriate temperature, good water testing techniques, what kind of rocks and wood and what you need to know in preparing them, the frequency in feeding them, and which of the Cichlids species will be right for your needs. In order to properly maintain them, you will need to know how to diagnose and treat/cure the various fish diseases. There are many other areas that you need to know about which is why I strongly suggest you find a resource that is written by an expert.

In reference to the selection of fresh water fish to chose from, South American Cichlids offer a greater variety of colors, shapes and sizes than any other choice. With so many great choices you can be free to be as creative as you wish and create a fish tank to be proud to show off.

by: Alan Schulman

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