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My cichlids are sick and dying off - please help?

Christopher V wants to know: I can’t figure out what is making my cichlids sick, but they are dying off. They have stopped eating and hide. In the end it looks like their intestines are coming out of their butt. Malawi type. Any ideas what is making them sick? What kind of medicine [...]

How do i raise baby cichlids from eggs?

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Star™ wants to know: I have a male and a female that lay eggs what is the best way to raise them without them dying i already have all the fish out of the tank can someone give me a little help.

Are there any cichlids small enough to be in a 12 gallon tank?

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Michael R wants to know: I’d like to start my first cichlid fish tank. I have a 12 gallon aquarium. Are there any small cichlid species that are good beginner fish that will work?

What are some good tank mates for 2 yellow lab cichlids?

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ELLE(: wants to know: I have a twenty gallon tank with two yellow labs (one is about 2 inches, the other is about 3), and I was thinking about adding another cichlid… What kind of cichlid would be good with my two labs? Thanks.

what species of cichlids for a 20 gallon?

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Bobby wants to know: what type of cichlid would you recommend for a 20 gallon tank with 3 apple snails, 5 zebra snails, 3 japanese trapdoor snails, 2 cory cats and 3 oto cats? Is there a small species good for community that are compatible with those? They must be good in hard [...]

Will Jellybean parrot cichlids get along with other cichlids?

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Bill B wants to know: I have peacock cichlids, convict cichlids, and other assorted cichlids living in a 55 gallon aquarium. They are not too big yet, probably a little smaller than the parrot cichlids I have seen in stores. Would parrot cichlids get along with the cichlids I currently have?

How many Lake Tanganyika cichlids can I keep in a 29 gallon?

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Sim wants to know: I am thinking of starting a Lake Tanganyika community tank and would to know how many I can keep the max size i would get is 3 1/2 -4″ answerer #2, the forum u are an admin on is very nice and i have posted my question there, but are you sure its [...]

Do i need breeding grass to breed Convict Cichlids?

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Tunish305 wants to know: I have a 29 gallon tank, should i purchase breeding grass for my Convict Cichlids to breed?

Can i breed convict cichlids in a 29 gallon?

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ILoveTunaFishing50 wants to know: I just want one pair, and i am not keeping the fry. I know i need a heater and filter. Whats the right temperature for breeding thm? Thanks! Also, could the pet store order a pair or do i have to get about 4 and grow them and see who pairs off? Is [...]

What are the most peaceful african cichlids and what types get along with each other?

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shane4keasha wants to know: I have a 55 Gallon Tank. I am wanting to redo my tank. I would order the African Cichlids online where they would be overnighted. I am just curious because I don’t want to spend a ton of money, and they kill each other.

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My cichlids are sick and dying off - please help?

How do i raise baby cichlids from eggs?

Are there any cichlids small enough to be in a 12 gallon tank?

What are some good tank mates for 2 yellow lab cichlids?

what species of cichlids for a 20 gallon?

Will Jellybean parrot cichlids get along with other cichlids?

How many Lake Tanganyika cichlids can I keep in a 29 gallon?

Do i need breeding grass to breed Convict Cichlids?

Can i breed convict cichlids in a 29 gallon?

What are the most peaceful african cichlids and what types get along with each other?

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