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Fish Encyclopedia

Complete guide to 60+ aquarium species — care, tank size, water parameters & difficulty

🐟 55+ Species📋 Care Guides💧 Water Params Difficulty Ratings

Showing 6 species in Cichlid

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Symphysodon spp.

🔴 Advanced
🪣
200L
Tank
🌡️
28–32°C
Temp
📏
20cm
Size

💡 King of aquariums — requires pristine water and frequent changes.

Oscar

Astronotus ocellatus

⚠️ Intermediate
🪣
250L
Tank
🌡️
23–28°C
Temp
📏
35cm
Size

💡 Highly intelligent but messy — oversized filtration is mandatory.

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

⚠️ Intermediate
🪣
120L
Tank
🌡️
24–30°C
Temp
📏
15cm
Size

💡 Tall tanks suit their body shape; avoid with small neon tetras.

Electric Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

🔴 Advanced
🪣
60L
Tank
🌡️
26–30°C
Temp
📏
7cm
Size

💡 Very temperature-sensitive; needs warm, very soft, pristine water.

Flowerhorn

Cichlasoma hybrid

⚠️ Intermediate
🪣
200L
Tank
🌡️
26–30°C
Temp
📏
30cm
Size

💡 Aggressive hybrid — usually best kept solo with strong filtration.

Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma spp.

⚠️ Intermediate
🪣
60L
Tank
🌡️
24–29°C
Temp
📏
8cm
Size

💡 Pairs do best with lots of hiding caves and broken sightlines.

🟢 Beginner Fish

Hardy species tolerating a range of water parameters. Ideal for first-time aquarists setting up their first tank.

🟡 Intermediate Fish

Require more specific conditions or have particular behaviors to manage. Some experience recommended.

🔴 Advanced Fish

Demanding water chemistry, special diets, or aggressive behavior. Best for experienced hobbyists.

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