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The cichlid can be found in the massive lakes of Africa and the rivers and lakes of Central, South, and North America. These diverse fish only dwell in fresh water bodies. There are a wide variety kept in aquariums, around the world. Due primarily to habitat destruction, but also to […]

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This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The discus, aka pompadour fish, is a genus of cichlid native to the Amazonian river basin in South America. These fish are prized in the aquarium industry due to their behaviors, body shape, and amazing colors and patterns. The discus fish keeping hobby is a multi-million dollar international industry, with […]

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