Lake Malawi cichlids, also known as mbuna, are a diverse group of freshwater fish native to Lake Malawi in East Africa. They belong to the family Cichlidae and are highly popular among aquarium enthusiasts due to their vibrant colors, unique behavior, and intricate social dynamics. Appearance and Behavior Appearance-wise, Malawi cichlids exhibit a wide range of colors, … [Read more...] about Lake Malawi Cichlids, Vibrant “Jewels of the Rift”
Freshwater
Toxic Plants You Need to Avoid in Your Aquarium
One of the problems many new aquarists have is choosing which plants to buy – it can be all too easy to accidentally buy non-aquatic plants, or those which could have a negative impact on your fish or marine creatures, so it needs a lot of careful consideration. Unfortunately, even going to a pet shop doesn’t guarantee the plants on sale are appropriate for use in a home … [Read more...] about Toxic Plants You Need to Avoid in Your Aquarium
Tips from an Experienced Aquarist
I spend a great deal of time reading the forums over at www.nmaquarist.org. Last week Ruth took the time to post tips from experience gained over 20 years of being in the aquarist hobby. I have about 10 years of experience in the aquarist hobby, but I haven't attempted to start a planted tank yet. Ruth was gracious enough to let me repost her tips here in my blog. If you … [Read more...] about Tips from an Experienced Aquarist
Introducing eXtreme Aquatics!
The eXtreme Aquatics website has been an idea I've been playing around with for a few years. After a few partial starts that slowly fizzled out on their own I have finally decided to go all in. My name is Adam Wimsatt and for my day job I work as a web developer for ReelzChannel.com in Albuquerque, NM. I have two hobbies that take up the majority of my time. One is building … [Read more...] about Introducing eXtreme Aquatics!
