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Biotop Aquarium

Cichlid Aquarium

An African Cichlid Tank in my opinion has always been an underrated aquarium. Usually many hobby or pet owners will look to the freshwater community or saltwater tanks, but an African Cichlid tank offers the great balance of the ease of a freshwater tank along with the vivid colors of a saltwater aquarium. One of the biggest differentiating factors, especially with Mbuna Cichlids is how incredibly active they are. An African Cichlid tank is a great choice for a beginner and for those who like the color of saltwater fish but may not feel ready for the cost and additional upkeep of a saltwater aquarium. All Cichlid tanks should have a sand substrate in an African cichlid tank. This most closely mimics their natural environment. Many Cichlids naturally feed by grazing through the sand, others cleanse their gills, while others dive into it or build nests. Within the aquarium industry, there are substrates available that will work with Cichlids, particularly aragonite sand used in marine tanks and Tahitian Moon Sand.