| Two of the most preferred aquarium fishes, not | | | | set up. As territorial species, knowing whether |
| only among beginning hobbyists, but also by | | | | they could be kept in communities, and with what |
| expert aquarists, are the betta fish and African | | | | other fishes they could get along with is also |
| cichlids. The many interesting characteristics of | | | | something a fish keeper should look into as well. |
| these two species make them increasingly popular | | | | Bettas are wonderful aquarium dwellers too. Their |
| in the fish keeping hobby, and are most sought | | | | funny and interesting personalities greatly amuse |
| for. Both African cichlids and Bettas are native to | | | | their owners and though they tend to be |
| freshwater habitats, making them excellent | | | | territorial and aggressive, many find the Betta's |
| species to keep in tropical freshwater aquariums. | | | | temperament charming and funny. As they make |
| The two species are also known for their | | | | lovely pets, even fish retailers in aquatic stores |
| ornamental qualities. African cichlids are very | | | | advise choosing Betta for first time fish keepers |
| fascinating because of their wide array of | | | | and kids. These captivating creatures are fun to |
| beautiful colors and diverse patterns. Bettas have | | | | name too. Like many kids name their dogs and |
| the most vibrant colorations compared to many | | | | cats, Bettas could have such cute names and can |
| other fishes. Both are considered very active and | | | | even be twice as charming. Naming your pets, |
| known to make aquariums entertaining and lively. | | | | especially your fishes whom you can't snuggle like |
| Easy to care for and maintain, as these fishes are | | | | your dogs and cats, is a great way to connect |
| hardy, is an added advantage in caring for any of | | | | with them. As how you name any other pet, you |
| these two lovely aquarium inhabitants. | | | | could name your fishes just about anything too. |
| Before setting up your freshwater aquarium and | | | | You could also find many suggestions for betta |
| deciding on which fish to bring home to it, it is | | | | fish names on the internet.With the tendency to |
| important for any fish keeper to learn a little | | | | be aggressive, one should observe caution in |
| more about the kind of fish he plans to keep so | | | | starting a community tank with it. Bettas could be |
| he could best well care for it. African cichlids | | | | equally aggressive and might not be a good idea |
| information could be obtained from reliable aquatic | | | | keeping both in the same tank. Bettas and African |
| books and from many websites online. | | | | cichlids could have many similar traits but could |
| Understanding their natural habitat helps you | | | | possess quite a number of differences in some |
| better set up and prepare your tank, making it | | | | aspects too. But then, both are interestingly |
| look and feel closer to his home, so your fishes | | | | beautiful. Whichever of these two amusing finned |
| would better adapt. From the hundreds of species | | | | creatures you wish to have in your aquarium |
| of African cichlids, you should also learn about | | | | would surely be very rewarding. |
| which ones are most suitable for home aquarium | | | | |