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Lake Malawi Cichlids, Vibrant “Jewels of the Rift”

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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”

The One Gallon Bonsai Nano Reef

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This amazing one gallon bonsai reef aquarium — created by YouTube user Ocellaris71 — is home to two clown fish, one piece of live rock and carefully managed green algae. When you first see this nano reef you may think that it was setup just long enough to take the video because there's no way a tank like this would last long right? You would be wrong. Ocellaris71 has … [Read more...] about The One Gallon Bonsai Nano Reef

Migaloo, The Albino Humpback Whale, Might Be a Father!

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Migaloo was thought to be the only albino humpback whale in existence but there is a new albino calf and Migaloo may be the father. Migaloo, Australia's famous albino humpback whale, might just be the proud papa of another albino humpback whale affectionately dubbed Mini Migaloo. Only DNA testing will show this for certain. It turns out that recently another juvenile white … [Read more...] about Migaloo, The Albino Humpback Whale, Might Be a Father!

How to Mix Saltwater for a Reef or Marine Aquarium

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When you get your first marine or reef aquarium you might experience the same apprehension I had about mixing up the first batch of saltwater. Here's a quick video that shows what the process looks like. There are a few things missing from this video that you should also know. The first is that if you are creating this saltwater for a reef aquarium then you will need to use … [Read more...] about How to Mix Saltwater for a Reef or Marine Aquarium