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Giraffe Catfish Auchenoglanis Occidentalis for sale at Joes Aqua World 98-33-89-89-01

Common name: Giraffe Catfish

Scientific name: Auchenoglanis Occidentalis

Average Adult Fish Size: 36 inches  /   91 cm !!

Place of Origin: Congo River basin predominantly, but it is found all over Africa.

Typical Tank setup: Rocky African biotope with a lot of open space.

Recommended Minimum Aquarium Capacity: 180 gallon /  720 litre

Compatibility: A very docile catfish, but it is best kept with fish that it can’t fit in its’ mouth, which are 8 inches /  20 cm or larger if the Giraffe Cat is full size.

Temperature: 75 – 82 Deg F  /   24 – 28 Deg C

Water chemistry: pH 6.5 – 7.8

Feeding: A lot! Omnivorous, and will eat anything from flakes, pellets, and frozen foods when smaller to large pellets, earthworms, and chunks of frozen foods or market shrimp when larger.

Uaru Cichlid Uaru amphiacanthoides for sale at Joes Aqua World 98-33-89-89-01

The Uaru Cichlid Uaru amphiacanthoides presents one of the most unique body shapes and coloring in cichlid family. Its normal adult coloring is a silvery gray color marked by a single, large dark tear shaped spot in the middle of the body and another at the base of the tail. Juvenile Uaru Cichlids are similar in coloring but will have a general white speckling over most of their body and a golden fringe edging their tear drop spots. These special characteristics will fade as the fish grows older, generally disappearing altogether by the time they are 3-4 inches in length. 

In addition to Uaru Cichlid, these fish are also commonly known by the names Chocolate Cichlid, Triangle Cichlid (a homage to the adult's triangle shaped body), and Waroo. This cichlid, described by Heckel in 1840, is one of two recognized Uaru species which share the name "Triangle Cichlid". The other is Uaru fernandezyepezi, which was described by Stanikowski as recently as 1989. While U. amphiacanthoides is an uncommon import, the Uaru fernandezyepezi is an even rarer import and not likely to be available to most hobbyists, thus reducing the confusion caused by their shared common name. .

A moderately large fish, the Uaru Cichlid will reach about 10" in the aquarium. They can be moderate to difficult to care for as they do need a larger tank with good water quality. Softer water is preferred along with moderate or subdued lighting. Water changes need to be performed frequently to keep the nitrate levels low. If water quality is ignored, as with all cichlids, disease and death can occur. Provide a gravel substrate and a decor of rockwork with plenty of caves and hiding places. They enjoy densely planted aquariums and including some floating plants can help to diffuse the lighting. 

This intelligent cichlid makes a great pet. They are likened to the Discus and were at one time dubbed "the poor man's discus". Like the Discus, they are a challenging species to maintain and breed. One of the main attractions of this cichlid is when it is spawning. Then this fish really become imposing. The tear drop becomes large and black with just a bit of brown or gray around the edges, and the eyes light up like lanterns becoming bright orangish red. With their typical cichlid nature they come to know and respond to their owner and many owners report they are one of the if not the most intelligent aquarium fish.

Once established in their aquarium they are easy to feed and raise as long as the water is kept very clean. They are not considered a community fish but they can be kept with other easy going Central and South American cichlids. They are a schooling species and should not be kept singly, but rather in groupings of two or more so they develop a social and easy going personality. As long as they are provided plenty of room and appropriate decor, a grouping can work in well in aquariums over 100 gallons.

Red terror cichlid (Cichlasoma festae) for sale at Joes Aqua World 98-33-89-89-01

Red terror cichlid (Cichlasoma festae)

Red terror cichlid or harlequin cichlid (Cichlasoma festae) is a bright, large and territory dependent fish of Cichlidae family. Often the fish is kept in species tanks due to its temper.

This fish is moderately difficult in terms of keeping. But this is one of the best fishes for those who want

to have extremely clever, large, bright and aggressive fish in a tank.

n the wild red terror cichlid is encountered in waters located in the West of South America from Río Esmeraldas river (Ecuador) to Río Tumbes river basin (Peru). It also can be seen as invading species in Singapore waters.

It likes places with strong water flow and swims in the middle waters closer to the bottom, it hides in dentings and pits under snags where tree branches hang above the water.

The fish feeds mainly near the bottom with crustaceans, small fishes and plant food as well.

Description

Cichlasoma festae males grow up to 50 cm (20 inches) large and the females are up to 30 cm (12 inches) long. The lifespan is about 12-15 years.

German Blue Rams for sale at Joes Aqua World 98-33-89-89-01

German Blue Ram information

The German blue ram is a colorful and fairly peaceful dwarf cichlid. It is a popular aquarium fish, but is not recommended for beginners.

The scientific name of the German blue ram is Mikrogeophagus ramirezi. It belongs to the subfamily Geophaginae in the cichlid family. The fish is named after Manuel Ramirez, one of the first collectors and importers of German blue ram for the aquarium trade. The species was scientifically described in 1948 by George S. Myers and R. R. Harry, who considered it a part of the genus Apistogramma.

If you read about the German blue ram in older sources, you might find older scientific names such as Apistogramma ramirezi, Microgeophagus ramirezi, Papiliochromis ramirezi, Pseudoapistogramma ramirezi and Pseudogeophagus ramirezi. As you can see, the German blue ram has been moved a lot between various genera.

The German blue ram has been given many different common names in English, many of them alluding to the beautiful coloration of this species or to a specific strain. It is for instance known as Blue Ram, Golden Ram, Butterfly cichlid, and Dwarf butterfly cichlid. The names Ramirez’s dwarf cichlid, Ramirezi, Ram cichlid and Ram are also used.

In Asia, several strains of Mikrogeophagus ramirezi have been developed for the aquarium trade. Aquarists can for instance purchase unusually yellow rams, known as Golden rams or xanthistic rams. Xanthochromism (also called xanthochroism or xanthism) causes animals to be usually yellow due to an excess of yellow pigment, or possibly due to a loss of darker pigments that allows the yellow pigments to dominate the coloration. Asian ram breeders have also developed rams with large, high-bodies and elongated fins. It should be noted that Golden rams and rams with unusual bodies tend to be more sensitive than the normal wild-type German blue ram. Low fertility and poor brood care are also fairly common.  Other popular strains include the dark knight ram, the balloon ram, and the electric blue ram.

The German blue ram can become at least 3 years old.

The German blue ram lives in the Orinoco River basin, in Los llanos of Venezuela and Colombia. Los llanos mean “the flat plains” in Spanish and is a large area of tropical grassland plain located east of the Andes in north-western South America. In this area, the water is warm and the temperature will typically stay within the 25.5-29.5 ºC (78-85 ºF) range. The water is soft and acidic with a pH-value around 5.

The sites where German blue rams have been found generally have slow-flowing water. The color of the water can be anything from dark tea-color to completely clear. German blue rams are normally only found where there is plenty of covers consisting of aquatic plants or submerged land vegetation.

Appearance

The male German blue ram can reach exceed 7 cm (2.7 in) in length, while the female fish stays a bit smaller. The German blue ram is rather stocky built and flamboyantly colored. The main body color is yellow-green and decorated with blue dots that extend into the dorsal, anal and caudal fins. You can also see seven faint interrupted dark vertical stripes on the flanks of the fish, and one intense stripe that runs vertically downwards across the head through the eye. Wild German blue rams will normally have more noticeable bars compared to aquarium-bred strains. In specimens with pale bars, the second bar on the flank can look more like a single black spot than one of several bars. The flanks of the German blue ram are grey or blue, while the head and chest are yellow, gold and black with blue shades. There is a red patch on the belly and you can also see a red patch near the eyes. Red and blue dominates the pelvic fins, while the large dorsal fin is yellow with black at the front edge. The upper and lower lobes of the dorsal fin and tail fin are red.

african mixed malawi lake cichlids fish for sale at Joes Aqua World 98-33-89-89-01

Those looking to add color to an aquarium need look no further than African cichlids.

These are an incredibly diverse group of fish. Each species has its own pattern and coloration, so there is one to suit everybody.

This includes the peacock cichlids which are some of the most colorful fish available.

These fish are generally harder to look after compared to other popular tropical fish. They are bigger and much more aggressive than tetras, guppies and gouramis.

This means that they are best suited to a more experienced fish keeper.

Adding these fish to your tank will brighten it up, as well as keeping it looking active and social.

This complete guide will discuss everything you need to know about African Cichlids, including the most popular types, perfect tank setup, how to care for them and much more…

Category	Rating
Care Level:	Intermediate
Temperament:	Aggressive
Color Form:	Various
Lifespan:	Up to 15 Years (species dependent)
Size:	3-8 inches
Diet:	Depends on species
Family:	Cichlidae
Minimum Tank Size:	30 Gallons
Tank Set-Up:	Freshwater: Rocks and Caves
Compatibility:	Depends on species

Most African cichlids kept in home aquariums are rock-dwellers. In the wild, they’d have little hideaways in the gaps between rocks.

You need to know how to set up your tank like this at home.

The best way to recreate this in an aquarium is to use rocks too. Make sure they’re placed securely so they don’t collapse (you can buy aquarium-safe glue to stick your rocks together).

Since they are known to dig, a fine-grained substrate would be best so that it won’t scratch their scales.

The water in the aquarium should be moving, but the filter outlet will be enough to create a small current.

Species from rivers might appreciate water or an air pump to create a stronger current.

African cichlids need a water temperature of 75-85°F and a pH of 7.8-8.6 should keep most species healthy.

Africa’s great lakes have quite hard water, 4-6 dH, so try not to use soft water in your tank. Moderate lighting is fine for them.

You don’t need any specialist equipment, just a filter, and heater strong enough to work in the right sized tank. The filter should process all of the water in the tank 3-5 times in one hour.

bosemani Rainbow Fish for sale at Joes Aqua World 98-33-89-89-01

Rainbow Fish Facts

Average Adult Size	1 to 6+ inches long, depending on species
Average Life Span	depends on species
Diet	omnivore
Minimum Aquarium Size	20+ gallons, depending on species
Water Temperature:	72-82°F

Diet

A well-balanced Rainbow Fish diet consists of:

• Flaked, pellet, frozen or live food.
• Avoid exclusive food which is not nutritionally complete.

Feeding

Things to remember when feeding your Rainbow Fish:

• Depending on species and size, feed small amounts 2-3 times daily, no more than fish can eat in 3-5 minutes.
• Thaw frozen food before feeding.

Housing

• Keep in an appropriate size aquarium; provide plants, rocks, caves and decor for hiding places and plenty of room for movement.
• Stable water quality, water temperature, and pH levels are critical to the health of aquatic life. If you are unsure of your water quality or pH levels, 

Characteristics

• Males and mature fish are generally more intensely colored.
• Juveniles of both sexes are often very different in coloring from adults and can appear like separate species.
• Rainbows are very active and require plenty of space.

Habitat Maintenance

• Daily: check filter, water temperature and other equipment.
• Weekly: check water quality at least once a week.
• Monthly: change 10-25% of the total volume of water every 2-4 weeks, or as needed.
• Introduce new inhabitants to the aquarium gradually.