FfFfFfFF 58,133 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Lake Tanganyika is the world’s longest freshwater lake. It provides a home for some of the planet’s most extraordinary aquatic creatures, but this remarkable refuge – and its inhabitants – are under threat. Pesticide runoffs from farms, sewage and overexploitation by collectors for the ornamental fish trade are devastating life in the lake. It is an alarming story that has been chronicled by the Spanish photographer Angel Fitor – who has just won the portfolio award at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. “Imagine fish that look after their babies with a care that is close to humans’ care for their children. It sounds like a fairytale. But that is what cichlids do,” Fitor told the Observer. This behaviour is revealed in stark detail in one of Fitor’s winning images. Fitor said his interest in cichlids started in the 1970s when, as a child, he saw a bright yellow fish in a pet shop and fell in love with it. “Years later, I discovered it was a Tanganyika cichlid and I became obsessed with them – so when I became a photographer it was almost inevitable that I would focus on cichlids at Lake Tanganyika.” Rosamund Kidman Cox, chair of the competition jury, described Fitor’s portfolio as remarkable. “First, the quality of the compositions, created at eye level under water, under difficult conditions. Second, the little cichlids themselves, found only in one African lake. Third, the range of behaviour portrayed. It’s a real hat-trick.” Source - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/oct/10/beautiful-obsession-a-20-year-mission-in-waters-of-lake-tanganyika? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babba the Hutt 453 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 This is so beautiful nature is amazing and big corporations are destroying it. We need a full restart and let these precious creatures live well and in peace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahb 17,188 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Aww, gorgeous fish. I want to get cichlids (South American ones though) but I don't want a ton of babies either Do you feel him sir? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfFfFfFF 58,133 Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 20 hours ago, sarahb said: Aww, gorgeous fish. I want to get cichlids (South American ones though) but I don't want a ton of babies either I was wondering if they can be kept alone but it seems is not reccomended for most varieties Can cichlids live alone? When provided with clean water and food, in theory most cichlids are able to survive alone. However it is best to keep at least a breeding pair or more to allow them to thrive. The only cichlid that is often kept alone is the Oscar. It seems that there is one exception though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahb 17,188 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 4 hours ago, FfFfFfFF said: I was wondering if they can be kept alone but it seems is not reccomended for most varieties Can cichlids live alone? When provided with clean water and food, in theory most cichlids are able to survive alone. However it is best to keep at least a breeding pair or more to allow them to thrive. The only cichlid that is often kept alone is the Oscar. It seems that there is one exception though Some people keeping certain cichlid species alone say they're fine, but yeah, kinda hesitant to do that just in case I could get the same sex but some cichlids are difficult to sex Oscars are cool but I'm not getting a tank big enough for one Do you feel him sir? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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