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 Lake Malawi Cichlids - Mark Smith
 Lake Malawi Cichlids - Mark Smith ... Educational SeriesNewest Review: ... part of the book describes Lake Malawi, its characteristics and history (it is the ninth largest lake in the world, at over ... more ... 360 miles long by 25 miles wide), before describing the cichlids that live in the lake and how so many hundreds of species have evolved, within a comparatively short space of time.
These history, geology, and biology lessons serve to put the cichlids in perspective. These are relatively advanced fishes which are (for fish) highly intelligent, active, and exhibiting fascinating behaviours. For example, many of the cichlids from Lake Malawi practice 'mouth brooding'. Here the female holds the fertilised eggs in her mou...more |
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Lake Malawi Cichlids - Mark Smith: How to keep these gorgeous fishes (912 words)
by - written on 30/07/09 (Very useful, 205 readings)
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Lake Malawi contains a huge number of fishes from the cichlid family (over six hundred), most of which are endemic so found nowhere else on earth. Many of these fish are active, colourful, and small enough to be kept in an aquarium. One particular group of fishes, the 'Mbuna', or rock dwelling fish, are amongst the most popular aquarium fishes in the world. There are many reasons for this. Mbuna have been called 'freshwater coral fish', comparing them with the stunningly colourful and beautiful fish that live on saltwater coral reefs. Another group of cichlids, called the 'Utaka' are larger, just as colourful, but less aggressive so can make a ... Read the complete review
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