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Apistogramma erythrura: How to breed and naturally raise this fascinating cichlid
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Apistogramma erythrura: How to breed and naturally raise this fascinating cichlid
For a long time, it eluded scientific naming, but it has held a place in the hearts of aquarists for a long time. Apistogramma erythrura is a fascinating cichlid from the wild savannas of Bolivia, distinguished by the red tones of its tail fin and unusual agility. Discover its water requirements, the secrets of its diet in nature, and a guide on how to successfully raise a healthy generation in home conditions.
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The phenomenon Apistogramma III: Keeping Dwarf Cichlids – Health, Diet, and Breeding
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The phenomenon Apistogramma III: Keeping Dwarf Cichlids – Health, Diet, and Breeding
Ott Dieter
, 9 days ago
Apistogrammas are among the most popular dwarf cichlids of all. They fascinate not only with their vibrant colors but also with their remarkable behavior, parental care, and the diverse requirements of individual species. This text summarizes practical experience with their husbandry, disease prevention, breeding, and nutrition, showing why these cichlids are so appealing to aquarists.
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🐟 The Best of Aquaristic Press (Q1/2026)
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🐟 The Best of Aquaristic Press (Q1/2026)
For Aquarist
, 18 days ago
We bring you a selection from leading German aquaristic magazines. What has been stirring the world of aquaristics at the beginning of the year? We would like to offer at least a brief overview to those who do not have the opportunity to follow foreign press in a foreign language. And if any of the topics catch your interest, you can then look up and purchase the respective issue yourself.
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Alarm level "RED" – The EU positive list threatens our hobby!
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Alarm level "RED" – The EU positive list threatens our hobby!
Manfred Dietz
, 22 days ago
Alarm level "Red" for our hobby: A current analysis of the dynamics at the EU level shows that the ban on animal husbandry is dangerously close through the backdoor of a "positive list." Even the IUCN is now considering this instrument. Manfred Dietz sheds light on the background of an unequal lobbying battle and presents three concrete ways in which we as aquarists can still prevent the impending end of our hobby.
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The phenomenon of Apistogramma – Part 1: From selection in stores to the home biotope
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The phenomenon of Apistogramma – Part 1: From selection in stores to the home biotope
Ott Dieter
, 1 month ago
The genus Apistogramma has fascinated aquarists for decades with its vibrant colors and complex social behavior. However, while the number of species in our aquariums is steadily increasing, the sensitive digestion and specific water parameters of their South American homeland present many keepers with challenges. This article highlights the entire journey from the critical eye when purchasing fish through the gentle acclimatization using the drip method to the design of authentic biotopes. Learn why these "cave breeders" are much more than just an aesthetic enhancement for the community tank and how you can provide even demanding species with a species-appropriate home.

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Redesigning a 240 L aquarium
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Redesigning a 240 L aquarium
5 days ago

The first photo is before the edit and the second one is after the edit. Which one do you like more? And what would you change or add, if anything?

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Kalendář pro akvaristy
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Kalendář pro akvaristy
13 days ago

Máte plný kalendář, ale o té nejlepší burze nebo přednášce se dozvíte až den poté? Německé Cichliden-Forum.de pořádá online přednášku, která potěší každého, kdo chce mít o dění ve světě akvaristiky dokonalý přehled.

Online přednáška: Vivaristik-Kalender v praxi
Manfred Dietz představí revoluční nástroj pro všechny akvaristy – Vivaristik-Kalender.

Kdy: středa 8. 4. 2026 v 19:30

Kde: Online (Zoom)

Jazyk: Němčina s českými titulky v reálném čase (přes 40 jazyků k dispozici)

O čem to bude?
Cílem je sjednotit všechny termíny, akce, odkazy a místa na jedno místo v cloudu. Manfred vám ukáže:

✅ Jak najít všechny akvaristické akce na jedno kliknutí.

✅ Jak předcházet nešťastným termínovým kolizím.

✅ Jak si kalendář propojit s vaším vlastním telefonem nebo aplikacemi.

✅ Praktické ukázky přímo v rozhraní kalendáře.

Na konci přednášky bude vyhrazen dostatek času pro vaše dotazy a pomoc s nastavením.

Proč se připojit?
Vivaristika není jen o rybách v akváriu, ale i o setkávání a sdílení zkušeností. Tento kalendář je mostem, který nás všechny propojuje. Hosté jsou srdečně vítáni!

Tip pro české akvaristy: Díky funkci Zoomu budou k dispozici automatické české titulky, takže se nemusíte bát jazykové bariéry.

Chcete se zúčastnit?
Sledujte web Cichliden-Forum.de pro získání přístupového odkazu k Zoomu.

An Zoom-Meeting teilnehmen:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82319496616?pwd=LjA2oPUsfVaOxub63B32TB3wDvGuji.1

Meeting-ID: 823 1949 6616

Kenncode: 020589

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Scriptaphyosemion schmitti
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Scriptaphyosemion schmitti
30 days ago

Scriptaphyosemion schmitti are beautiful lampeye killifish. My Schmitti stand out best in a dark environment. Their metallic blue and red colors literally shine when the aquarium is dim. The fish have fallen in love with the moss and enjoy resting in it. I maintain the temperature around 22°C and pH 6.8. They love to feast on Izya worms and daphnia. However, they are not very keen on Tubifex, which surprised me quite a bit. They would rather indulge in dried food instead.

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Ryby v termálních lázních v Beppu v Japonsku
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Ryby v termálních lázních v Beppu v Japonsku
1 month ago

Při cestování po Japonsku jsem narazil i na chov ryb v městě Beppu, proslulém termálními prameny. Bohužel přístup Japonců ke zvířatům není ideální a podle toho to vypadá... Arapaima vypadala úplně zoufale. 😤

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"Headless chicken" - a mysterious sea creature from the depths
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"Headless chicken" - a mysterious sea creature from the depths
2 months ago

While reading the fantastic book Ocean by David Attenborough, I came across an interesting creature that I would like to share with you.

Enypniastes eximia is a dark red deep-sea sea cucumber, unflatteringly referred to as the "headless chicken monster" due to its appearance while hovering above the sea floor, although it is actually a beautiful creature. This species of sea cucumber (order Elasipodida, class Holothuroidea) is unique in that it can detach from the sea floor and "fly" in the water column. Enypniastes is a close relative of the well-known "sea cucumbers."

Enypniastes has a gelatinous, translucent body (often very transparent in younger individuals) and a wide "veil" at the front that functions as a swimming surface. It measures about 10 centimeters and its surface is sticky and stinging.

Most of the time, the sea cucumber spends on the bottom in a horizontal position, gathering food with its legs from the upper layer of sediment, but when it needs to change location quickly or escape, it hovers above the sea floor. A remarkable feature of Enypniastes is that when threatened, it can "shed" the outer layer of its surface and release it, drifting away in another direction.

Beautiful footage and many more interesting facts about this creature can be found in these videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJnbbt9QVtA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnR-Agj7crM