Cichlidae: Angelfish, Discus, Oscars and Rams
Parental-care specialists β angelfish, discus, oscars, rams.
Pterophyllum scalare β Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare angelfish care guide: 6-inch size, 20-gallon min tank, breeding pairs guard fry. Learn tank mates, diet & setup tips.
Symphysodon aequifasciatus β Discus
Discover Symphysodon aequifasciatus, the iconic discusβa challenging yet rewarding cichlid. Learn species traits, care needs, and why this freshwater gem reigns
Astronotus ocellatus β Oscar
Astronotus ocellatus, the oscar, a large South American cichlid. Covers its adult size, predatory feeding behaviour, territoriality and the tank volume it requires.
Symphysodon discus β Discus
Discover the King of the Aquarium: Symphysodon discus, the iconic discus fish. Explore its Heckel 1840 origins, cichlid family traits, and why this challenging
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi β German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, the ram cichlid, from the Venezuelan and Colombian llanos. Covers its thermal requirements, spawning behaviour and aquarium husbandry.