Many species of fishes are aggressive when placed in small aquaria. Aggression can negatively affect the welfare of those individuals toward whom it is directed. Animals may behave aggressively in ...

We test whether jewel cichlids make effective bait while chasing exotic and aggressive species.

Peaceful tanks look great, but they’re not always the most exciting. Some fish bring a lot more drama, and for hobbyists who know what they’re doing, that can actually be the fun of it. These ...

Some pet tropical fish are naturally placid, while others are fearsome predators.

Cuckoo catfish may be the worst parents ever. Rather than raising their own cannibalistic offspring, they force other fish species to raise them in their own mouths. But how do they do it? New ...

The biological family Cichlidaea is one of the most fascinating examples of animal evolution on Earth. Convict cichlids are a widespread, well-known species within this unique group. Convict cichlids ...