Aquarium Fish International - March 2012 - Volume 24, No. 3

FEATURES
22 GUARD CRABS
Coral-associated crabs can be beneficial additions to reef aquariums containing SPS corals.
By Scott W. Michael

30 A BREEDING CHALLENGE: CHECKERBOARD CICHLIDS
Only experienced aquarists should attempt keeping and breeding dwarf cichlids in the Dicrossusgenus.
By Wolfgang Staeck, Ph.D.




36 CREATEA SAFARI IN YOUR TANKA
Rift Lake aquarium dedicated to cichlids from Africa’s Lake Tanganyika is not too difficult to create, and it will unlock untold joys.
By Rickand Tamela Biro

44 SUNBURST ANTHIAS
The diminutive sunburst anthias is different than most fancy sea basses in that it is more suitable for captivity.
By Bob Fenner

82 MOORISH IDOLS: THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
The Moorish idol usually does not survive in captivity, but following these tips may increase your chances of success.
By Bob Fenner

94 BREEDING JULIES
Julidochromis species participate in cooperative breeding, which makes for an interesting display.
By Wolfgang Staeck, Ph.D.

COLUMNS
6 Freshwater Q&A
10 The Aqua botanist
12 Reef Aquarist
16 Adventures in Fish Breeding
48 Saltwater Q&A
50 Fish Kidz
51 In the Fish Room
112 Aquarist’s Notebook: Natural Plant Lighting/Aquarist of the Month

DEPARTMENTS
1 Editor’s Corner
3 Flotsam & Jetsam NEW DEPARTMENT!
3 Reader Reward
18 Aquabits
19 FishChannel.com
52 Aqua Bucks NEW DEPARTMENT!
55 Buyer’s Guide
56 Livestock Section (Wholesale Only)
58 Online Marketplace
106 Dealer & Classified Advertising
108 Aquarium Clubs & Societies
111 Ad Index

FAMA
From the pages of Freshwater and Marine Aquarium
66 Aquatic Maestro
68 Sand Mail
70 Wet Vet
74 The Mariculturist NEW COLUMN!
78 Popular Freshwater Tropicals
80 Freshwater Forum
104 Species Profile: Convict tang

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