Cichlid Care

When will my African Cichlids start breeding?

avalanche91hockey asked: I have a 60 gallon aquarium with some electric yellows and other african cichlids. I got my fish in October 2007 and it’s June 2008. My fish are about 2 - 4 inches big. Can anybody tell me how long it is going to be before my fish start breeding? Is there usually [...]

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Breeding Threadfin Cichlids? 10 POINTS TO BEST ANSWER?

Hanalei asked: I am experienced in aquarium keeping. I have a pair of wild caught threadfin cichlids (one female, one male). I bought them as babies and they are now over six inches, with fins. I know they will grow more (up to 15 inches, maybe). Right now the ph is 7.2 [...]

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How can i breed african cichlids?

Dr@zak asked: I have a 14 gal tank with 4 african cichlids they dont fight cuse the are young and have been together long enough. How can i get them to breed.

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How do you differentiate sex in African Cichlids?

Ryan asked: I have to African Cichlids and was just curious as to how to tell the difference in their sex. Need more info let me know. Thanks guys! two*………

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Can african cichlids and convicts breed?

Korey asked: My mom had two cichlids and I was only sure about one. I knew he was a convict. My mom says the other one was an african cichlid. They ended up having babies. Could this cichlid really be an african cichlid and breed with convicts? Or Was this [...]

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