Sunday, January 8, 2012

Cichlid Fish

About the fish 



Cichlids are fishes of larg family which include alot of species at least 1300 spices the family called cichlidae , around 1600 spices of Cichlids was found in Africa and in Africa and the South America they are the most fresh water popular fishes .


Description 






Cichlids have variety of body shapes with sizes from 2.5 cm to 1 meter long compressed and ovate also the family include known fishes as angle fish oscars and discus . 

 Behavior 





 Cichlids is one of the school fishes with colors variety and u will enjoy watching it swimming .  

Temperature 




in habitat the fish lives in warm lakes with temp rate 29 C - 40 C 

Tank Size 



for adults fishes u need 90 litter Tank ( 25 Gallons )

Diet 



Cichlids feed on alga and plants small animals and invertebrates