Today is Thursday, which is water change day for me. While I was vacuuming tanks and cleaning filters, I found myself thinking about the tools I was using.
Indispensable fish room tools
Resources
Got YouTube?
Following up on the previous post about cichlid resources, I thought I would query you, the reader, with this one. The previous post focused mostly on online content and the wide range of targeted audiences.
Another new resource
If you’re looking for detailed information about numerous cichlid species, there is a new site called Aquarist Atlas. However, the site is not confined to cichlids. You can find information about thousands of species of freshwater tropical fish here. Quite frankly, it may be the best, most comprehensive source about tropical freshwater fish species on the Web.
New website dedicated to Lake Victoria basin cichlids
When it comes to cichlids, Lake Victoria and its satellite waters have a story to tell. A fantastic website just launched that helps tell it.
Looking for plants?
No, this is not a post about cichlids. However, keep reading if you keep plants with your cichlids.
Online calculators and conversion tools for aquarium care
Wonder what the dimensions are of that tank you are interested in? Need to convert ounces to milliliters? If you’ve had these types of questions in the past, then you’ve probably used a calculator or measurement conversion tool to get an answer.
Yet another online resource
Looking for some new plants? How about some fertilizer for your plants, some fish food, or maybe even a back-up, emergency air pump? I know just the place.
Another online cichlid resource
Because I am constantly searching online for information about cichlids, I regularly encounter resources that are new to me. Though not specific to cichlids, the website For Aquarist does host cichlid content.
Museum of Aquarium & Pet History (MOAPH)
I bet you didn’t know there is a museum dedicated to the aquarium hobby. “Where is it?” you ask. At present, it’s only online. However, there are plans for a physical location in 2027.
Aquarium Club of Maryland (ACM)
As a big proponent of local aquarium and cichlid organizations, I make a concerted effort to bring awareness to these groups. The Aquarium Club of Maryland (ACM), a recently established 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Havre de Grace, Maryland, is one such group.