Cichlid Care

what is a good amount of cichlids in a tank?

jinsup12 wants to know: i have three jackdempseys and im about to buy some more cichlids, they are very territorial, if i get more cichlids in the tank would like their mind set of havin territory b gone? i was also thinking about gettin the parrot head, would be okay with them?

can you put cichlids and tropical fish together? a fish expert please?

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A dork wants to know: I know that you CANNOT combine oscers, Dempsey’s, firemouths, and the very aggressive fish with tropicals, but can you mix the peaceful cichlids with tropical fish? Thank you.

Hey guys, does anyone have any experience keeping SA dwarf cichlids with Amano shrimp?

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Bret wants to know: I’m starting up a new Apistogramma tank and wanted to know if I can also keep Amano shrimp. The tank is in the cycling process so I’m still a long way off from introducing any animals. It’s going to be moderately planted so the shrimp should have decent cover. [...]

my cichlids are doing fine in freshwater but i heard they need half salt water. is plain freshwater ok?

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rR c wants to know: i heard that they need half freshwater half salt water. but i have had my african cichlids in a fresh water tank for about 3 and a half monthes. and they seem to be doing fine. is this ok?

Is there any inverts that can be compatible with cichlids?

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J.D. wants to know: I was interested in getting an invert of some kind (blue lobster, shrimp) I have cichlids (JD, Blood Parrot, Firemouth) I was wondering if there was any invert that would be compatible?

Why are flowerhorn cichlids so expensive?

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Dabito wants to know: I’ve seen flowerhorn cichlids in my local pet stores go for $1000 why are they so expensive?

can Cichlids be kept outdoors in a tank during the winter?

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Tenacious wants to know: they are convict Cichlids i have no heater but i but a reptile light above

Sorry my question is: Can anyone give me information on amazon cichlids?

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Jeffrey W wants to know: I have a pair of Amazon Cichlids that are breeding but they kill most of the fry off after they hatch. Just after they start swimming on their own. just need more info on the proper time to remove them so I don’t kill them.

what do a new fry of cichlids look like?

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charm t wants to know: I am not sure if this is a fry since this is new to me. This morning there are hundreds of little white dots swimming all over the aquarium. They look like tiny air bubbles but not they are the size of a dot. So can anyone [...]

what is the ideal number of african cichlids i can keep on my 66 gallon tank?

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wants to know: i have around 20 different african cichlids on it from sizes 1 inch to 2 inches. The tank still looks bare to me and thinkin of adding at least 10 more.

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what is a good amount of cichlids in a tank?

can you put cichlids and tropical fish together? a fish expert please?

Hey guys, does anyone have any experience keeping SA dwarf cichlids with Amano shrimp?

my cichlids are doing fine in freshwater but i heard they need half salt water. is plain freshwater ok?

Is there any inverts that can be compatible with cichlids?

Why are flowerhorn cichlids so expensive?

can Cichlids be kept outdoors in a tank during the winter?

Sorry my question is: Can anyone give me information on amazon cichlids?

what do a new fry of cichlids look like?

what is the ideal number of african cichlids i can keep on my 66 gallon tank?

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