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.
From beginner to hardcore, a wide gap exists between cichlid hobbyist information needs
Yesterday, I was thinking about writing a piece for the Buntbarsche Bulletin. I haven’t submitted anything to them in a while.
Another custom tank on order
Because I have become so enamored with the custom ~34g I ordered in August 2025, I decided to get another one. I ordered it this week from Glasscages. You can read more about that tank here.
What makes a “fishroom”?
It might seem that the obvious answer to the title of this post is any room that contains fish tanks. Does that mean if you have tanks in multiple rooms that you have multiple fish rooms? Or is it a single room containing nothing but fish tanks, or only used for fish tanks?
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.
Update on the Altolamprologus compressiceps
Just over a month ago, I purchased eight Altolamprologus compressiceps, four each of Kitoti (black) and Kagunga (redfin). I posted about them on July 11th. Since that post, I made some modifications to their tank.
OASE BioPlus Thermo 200 review (follow-up)
At the time of my original filter review, I had not used the BioPlus Thermo 200 on a tank containing fish. I have now used it on both a tank containing only fish and a tank containing fish and plants. Keep reading for my thoughts on its usage in both scenarios.
Evan Rifkind interview
As comprehensive as I try to be with the overall content here on the blog, I try to be equally comprehensive with the interviews. As such, I do make a concerted effort to cover all types of cichlids from shellies to Discus to Angels. Today’s interviewee, Evan Rifkind, is a hobbyist who focuses on cichlids endemic to Madagascar.
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.
How do I decide what cichlid species to keep?
If you want to know how I decide what fish to work with, keep reading. Unless you have been following the blog for a long time and consistently read my posts, it might be difficult to discern why I keep the cichlid species that I keep. You can read my About the author page or browse the blog’s FAQ page.