Category: Cichlid

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, I heard of a fish called the Satanoperca daemon, does it have anything to do with Dante’s Inferno because of the name “demon”? 【Professor】: (laughs) Well, not exactly, dear child. While the name might inspire thoughts of the underworld, the Satanoperca daemon is actually a beautiful species of fish from the…

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, I recently read about the legendary golden touch of King Midas. Is it true that there’s a fish with a touch of gold in its appearance? Something like a living artwork? 【Professor】: Ah, you must be referring to the Golden Severum! It is indeed a stunning fish with gold-hued scales that…

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, was the song “Aquarium” by Saint-Saëns inspired by something as majestic as the Golden Zebra Cichlid? 【Professor】: Well, my young friend, while I cannot be certain about the specific inspiration behind the composer’s masterpiece, Golden Zebra Cichlids are indeed fascinating fish that would make any aquarium enthusiast’s heart sing. Today, we…

1. Introduction 【Child】 “Professor, I recently came across a beautiful fish that reminded me of a shimmering sapphire in a watery kingdom. Can you tell me more about this captivating creature known as the Cobalt Blue Cichlid?” 【Professor】 “Ah, indeed! The Cobalt Blue Cichlid is an absolutely enchanting aquarium resident. They are a type of…

1. Introduction 【Child】Professor, I once read a mysterious tale set in South America about a creature that could devour the earth. It reminded me of Geophagus Abalios, the eartheater cichlid. What unique secrets do these enchanting fish hold? 【Professor】Ah, an excellent question! Geophagus Abalios is indeed a captivating species of eartheater cichlid, originally found in…

1. Introduction Child: Professor, I’ve heard that there’s a fish as captivating as a character from a Shakespearean play. Can you tell me more about it? Professor: Ah, you must be referring to the Geophagus sp. “Redhead Tapajos”. It’s a fascinating fish species indeed. In this article, we’ll explore its appearance, habitat, husbandry requirements, behavior,…

【Child】Professor, do you remember the magical fish kingdom described in that old fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen? Are there any fish in our majestic aquarium world that can grace our underwater kingdoms with their charming colors and royal presence, like those in the fairy tale? 【Professor】Ah, the fairy tales of old, filled with…

Child: Professor, I’ve been reading about many fascinating fish lately, and I stumbled upon this sea-dwelling creature, the Geophagus steindachneri. Its name sounds like a mysterious character straight out of a story from ancient Greece, don’t you think? Professor: You have an amazing imagination! Geophagus steindachneri indeed has a unique presence. This article will discuss…

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, I recently read a book on mythical creatures, and I can’t resist asking you about an enchanting yet real aquatic creature. Do we have any such fascinating fish in the world of aquariums? 【Professor】: Ah, you’re in for a treat, my curious friend! Let me introduce you to the charismatic Gymnogeophagus…

1. Introduction 【Child】Recently, I read Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” and the characters are so colorful, much like the ocean! Speaking of which, I heard of a fish named “Green Terror” – are they as terrifying as the storm in the play? 【Professor】Ah, the Green Terror, known scientifically as Andinoacara rivulatus. Fear not, young Shakespeare enthusiast! They’re…