Archive for the ‘cichlids’ Category

What kind of fish go with african cichlids?

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

I have a 20 gallon with 2 african cichlids, what other kinds of fish can I put with them? Anything that looks like a pacu, maybe? With the variety of african cichlids, why would you want to? African cichlids like the water at pH 8+ - keep that in ...

African Cichlid Spawning

Monday, March 8th, 2010

A video and slideshow depicting African Cichlids spawning. Includes the whole mating "dance" and a really awesome song.Duration : 0:3:27

How to tell if my african cichlids are male or female?

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

I have two african cichlids. How to tell if they are male or female? We need to know what type of cichlids you have before any one can help you.If you don't know try looking at these web sites and see if you can find out.Please update this post with ...

what south american cichlids are good for beginners?

Friday, March 5th, 2010

They will be in a 55 gallon tank. I'm interested in fire mouth cichlids and convict cichlids but am open to any suggestions. Beginner cichlids are what you make of them .... and how prepared you are. Some good "milder" cichlids that aren't particularly "rowdy" are : Keyholes Rainbows Festivum smaller Geophagus Acaras (several different types get called ...

Can i keep a school of tiger barbs with Malawian Cichlids?

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

I have a 29 gallon tank, with a few malawian cichlids, will the cichlids bother the barbs, or will the barbs bother the cichlids. Can i keep these fish together. I wouldn't put them together.Most Malawi cichlids tend to be very aggressive and would probably harm or even kill the barbs.Depending on ...

What other cichlids are good for this tank?

Monday, March 1st, 2010

I currently have 4 african cichlids, 2 red zebra, 1 yellow lab, and 1 acei i also have a rainbow shark they are in a 60 gal tank with lots of caves and hiding places and i was wondering what other cichlids can i add? Or it's not a good ...

Can i put convict cichlids with albino zebra cichlids?

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

I have a 50 gallon tank with 3 small 1-3 inch albino zebra cichlids, a pleco, 2 tiger barbs, and a catfish. Can i put the convicts in with them? Any of the fish except for the cichlids can be removed so please tell me and please answer thanx a ...

What type of bottom feeder fish goes well with Cichlids?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

I have a tank that houses 5 cichlids which are pretty good size (3-4 inches), and the pleco that is in with them at the moment is the same size as they are - however he is getting chased around by the cichlids. What types of bottom feeder fish ...

Why cichlids?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

If youve ever wondered about taking the extra steps to keep cichlids but been hesitant... let this video convince you to do so!Duration : 0:3:5

What cichlids are compatible in my tank?

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

I just started a new tank that I plan to put mostly community fish in. It's a 29 gallon tank. Right now I only have zebra danios in the tank to start cycling, but once the water is stable I'd like to have one pair of cichlids (most ...