A lot of aquarists keep friendly and happy-go-lucky fish such as Platy, Black Molly, Guppy and Neon Tetra, but for some this is not enough and they start longing for something a bit more challenging. If you are a fairly experienced aquarists in search of something new, why not take a glance at some more aggressive fish species?
Two examples of fish species that are both beautiful and entertaining but also quite aggressive are the Texas cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus) and the Black convict cichlid (Cryptoheros nigrofasciatus). Both species are known to readily spawn in captivity without any special encouragement from the aquarists and during the breeding period they will become even more gorgeous than normally. Both the Texas cichlid and the Convict cichlid are devoted parents. The female will deposit her eggs on a flat, well cleaned surface. When the eggs hatch, the parents will continue to care for and guard their offspring. The Convict cichlid hails from the southern parts of Central America, while the Texas cichlid is native to the Rio Grande region of southern United States and northern Mexico.
If you want to own aggressive fish, you should research your particular species thoroughly in order to find out the best ways of preventing or at least reducing violence in the aquarium. Do not hesitate to visit a local aquarium club or an online forum to ask for the advice of more experienced aquarists. All the aggressive species commonly available in the trade have been kept by someone else before you and you’re chances of getting useful advice are high.
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