This particular juli has many color variations, all white and black/brown in assorted horizontal/vertical/broken striped patterns. Females get larger than males. Julies require a deep, soft substrate and lots of rocks. They will stay toward the bottom of the aquarium, ususally hovering over their “territory”. Any fish that stays toward the top should be a good tankmate, as well as other Tanganyikans of similar aggression. Julies require a predominantly meaty diet of frozen brine, mysis, or other small items, though a staple flake should be acceptable as a daily diet, as well. Julies are substrate spawners. They form pairs and both will guard the eggs and fry. These pairs are very fragile and often “divorce” quite abruptly and with much quarreling.
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This fish is commonly known as the Maleri Iceberg Hap. It resembles the Electric Blue Ahli, Scianeochromis ahli, and is often confused with this species. Coloration varies slightly between these two fish. Females remain silver, while dominant males are electric blue with white in the dorsal and a red or orange anal fin. Sciaenochromis tend to be active and quite aggressive, so keep this hap with other cichlids of similar temperament and size that can hold their own. They will be more aggressive with males of same species, try to keep only one male per tank. These fish need plenty of territory and should not be housed in tanks smaller than 75 gallons. Tank decor should include plenty of rocks for hiding. Feed Sciaenochromis a variety of foods including flake, pellet, and meaty frozen items. They are predatory and will eat small fish and fry if the opportunity is presented. Like most Malawian cichlids, they are mouth brooders, meaning the female holds the eggs and fry in her mouth for protection.235710
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Similar to the fuelleborni in appearance, trewavasae have more slender bodies so that they can squeeze between rocks to get at algae. While their appearance varies, they are quite colorful, and may be solid blue or orange, but tend to exhibit OB marbled coloration. Like most other Mbuna, this fish is quite aggressive, especially around males of the same species and when guarding territory. Their tank decor should consist of rocky caves and sandy substrate. This fish enjoys picking algae off of rocks. Be sure to include some supplemental algae in their diet, such as spirulina flake. They will also accept any other kind of cichlid flake or pellet. Labeotropheus are maternal mouthbrooders, so the female will keep the eggs and fry in her mouth for protection.
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Female coloration of the Auratus is a pleasant combination of bright yellow with black horizontal stripes. Males have a similar coloration when juveniles, but they become mostly black with a horizontal white stripe, gray-brown in the dorsal area, and white markings on their fins. Albino variants are white, but the areas that would normally have dark coloration are yellow.Melanochromis are especially aggressive with other male melanochromis, particularly if there are females present, they should be housed in small harems with one male to several females, and may be housed with other Mbuna of similar size and aggression in a large tank.Tank decor can consist of plenty of rocky areas for hiding and territorial establishment. Feed a variety of foods including vegetable matter, as these fish are largely herbivores. Flake, pellet, and frozen meaty foods can also be fed for a well-rounded diet.This species is a maternal mouthbrooder, meaning the female keeps the eggs and fry in her mouth for protection.
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The Koi come in a wide array of colors. The black Koi are being distinguished due to their color, and nothing more. They can live up to 35 years, the oldest of which have lived up to 200 years! They are seen regularly in ponds located in the outdoors throughout the world.
The males are distinguished by their concave anal section, and their breeding spots on their head. They have the ability to lay up to a thousand eggs. The babies (called as the fry) will start to emerge within 4 to 7 days, depending on the water’s temperature. It’s an amazing fact that their color emerge when they’re 3 to 12 weeks old. When they were first bred in Japan from carp mutations, they only had a color or two. More colors came in with more breeding through the years, resulting in a variety of beautiful colors and patterns.
They can grow up to about 36 inches long, that's why they should be kept in large ponds. The species known as the Magoi is one of the first black mutations that can grow very long. Their color is actually deep bronze, but seen as black when viewed from above. Because of their unique size possibilities, the Magoi blood is re-introduced to other species to maximize their growth potential.
The Karasu (Japanese for "crow") is another one of those extremely old species. It is characterized by its black body and black fins. It has an orange or white belly.
They can also have the ability to change color due to environmental or dietary effects. Their color changes from duller to brighter shades. The Matsukawabake is known for such characteristic; black in color and has areas or white on its body. Depending on the water's temperature or the season, its color can completely change. It can turn completely black or white, and will go back to its original color once the temperature conditions will change.
The Kumonryu (“kumonryu” which means “dragon fish”), which made its first appearance around the 80′s, is considered to be as the most popular of the species. It was designated with such a name as it is reminiscent of the bodies of dragons that are depicted by the paintings of the ancient times (others would say they look like dragons ascending through the clouds). This can also alter their colors.
Owners are attracted to the Koi's variety of colors and patterns, and surely there's nothing more exciting compared to owning such a magnificent and beautiful fish!
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