Breeding African cichlids introduces a new level of complexity to aquarium care. These baby fish require specific conditions ...

Cichlids are one of the largest and strangest groups of vertebrate fish — fish with backbones — on Earth. They’re popular as pets and farmed in aquaculture, and scientists have been studying them ...

Unplanned Cichlid Breeding Discovery In this video, I share the surprise discovery of unexpected cichlid fry in my aquarium, highlighting the fascinating breeding behaviors of these fish. Join me as I ...

Male cichlids that are constantly threatened by predators grow faster and postpone the full expression of conspicuous breeding coloration for longer. This is shown by a study by biologists from the ...

It’s a nice gesture to tidy up your home before a date comes over, but the male cichlid takes this move to a whole new level, building potential mates an elaborate sand structure in an effort to woo ...

Fish will mate with a species outside their own if the male's colouring is attractive enough or if the female can't see him properly, according to new research. Such 'mistakes' in mate choice can lead ...