Cichlids

Oscars are hardy fish that enjoy long lifespans. When brought up in the right environment, they can easily live past their 20th birthday. I hate …

Have you ever been bitten by an angelfish? I have – a couple of times during feeding. And although it didn’t hurt outright, it was …

Why is my angelfish not eating? This is among the most commonly asked questions here at Urban Fishkeeping. Angelfish are one of the hardiest freshwater …

The most common reason behind an angelfish swimming sideways is swim bladder disease. And this condition doesn’t just force your angelfish to swim sideways but also involuntarily sink to the bottom or float to the top. 

If you’re just dabbling in the angelfish-keeping hobby, I’d say a 40-gallon tank is an ideal size to start with. It’s neither too big nor …

Image Credits: Visa Kopu (Creative Commons license) Angelfish are cichlids. And although they’re not as ferocious as their African cousins, they can be pretty mean. …

I bred and sold angelfish for some quick bucks when I was in college. So, although I’m no expert, I do know a fair share …

I’ll let you in on a little secret. For the longest time, I thought glofish were artificial, battery, or whatever-powered decors for our fish tank. …

I have a 75-gallon angelfish tank in my study. I follow a certain formula shared by a veteran aquarist to come up with the right …

I have 3 mated pairs of angelfish in a 75-gallon tank. They all fit in just about right. But it wasn’t always like this. Angelfish …