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I had a great experience with yellow labs and rustys, they coexisted peacefully for years with only occasional chasing. In my opinion, they're the only mbuna species worth keeping, the rest just can't compare. I've tried many others, but they all seemed to be in a constant state of aggression, like ...

No insight, but what a cool observation.

I kicked off with a group of four, and my tank was running at a relatively cool 21-22c - roughly 70f. I was essentially mimicking the temperature requirements for Aphyosemion killies. It seems I inadvertently created an environment that nurtured a serial killer fish personality - a phenomenon I've ...

I think we're dealing with species here, not varieties - different colour varieties can exist within a species, but these fish are distinct and geographically far apart. Many seem to come from different genera too.

I had a rough start with hillstream loaches, got 4 Sewellia lineolata when they ...

Fish can surprise you, like finding gems in a dark cave. They're stupid til they figure out the trick, then they're geniuses.

I've had the pleasure of observing the samurai gourami at a friend's place, who's quite the gourami expert with multiple tanks. They're indeed a delicate and expensive species due to their softwater requirements, making them a challenge for breeders. What struck me was how they seem aware of each ...

People here may know this, but Dr Anton Lamboj's research on Pelvicachromis a few years ago revealed that the taeniatus in Cameroon were actually P. kribensis. The hobby krib, as we've known for a while, is actually P. pulcher - a naming mistake from early in the last century that stuck.

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If they're taeniatus, we're looking at two main types in my area - the red and green varieties.

If we're dealing with Pelvicachromis kribensis, as opposed to the hobby's pulcher, then it's tough to say - the fish seem too stressed for their identifying features to be visible.

It's likely a Rubricatochromis species, formerly classified under Hemichromis. These western and Central African Cichlids are known for their aggressive nature and striking appearance. In the aquarium trade, they're often referred to as Jewel Cichlids, which might explain the confusion.

Flagfish ...

I came across The Complete Aquarium Encyclopedia by Ramshort, which is a great find on abebooks for under ten bucks. It's a picture book with some solid info, but keep in mind it's 50 years old. The science of fish is constantly evolving, so you'll have to reconcile old names and misconceptions with ...