Cichlidbase 2.1.0

Common names [+]:

Common Names -
These are the trade names typically associated with the species. The more serious Cichlid keeper frowns upon these due to the confusion they can create in the hobby.

Continent [+]:

Region [+]:

Region -
The break down of continents into geologically defined regions.

pH Range [+]:

pH Range -
A range of pH that the species thrives in. This is not to say the fish can not live outside of these values, it merely means these are what it has evolved in.
pH - Hydrogen ion concentration, how acidic or basic. Low values are more acidic while high values are more basic.

GH Range [+]:

GH Range -
A range of GH that the species thrives in. This is not to say the fish can not live outside of these values, it merely means these are what it has evolved in.
GH - Concentration of cations such as Magnesium and Calcium.

KH Range [+]:

KH Range -
A range of KH that the species thrives in. This is not to say the fish can not live outside of these values, it merely means these are what it has evolved in.
KH - Carbonate hardness, buffering capacity.

Minimum tank size [+]:

Minimum Tank Size -
This is a rather strongly debated topic. The purpose here is to suggest the smallest tank one should consider for the species. In the case of something Like an Oscar, Astronotus ocellatus the recommendation would be for one subject for life. In the case of other cichlids it may be for a harem or group for life.

Diet [+]:

Diet -
Herbivore: feeds primarily on plants.
Omnivore : feeds on plants and animals.
Carnivore: feeds primarily on other animals.
Detritivore: feeds primarily on decaying matter.