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how do u know when african cichlids r ready to bread?

johnnydeleon89 wants to know: how do i knowwhen my affican cichlids are ready to breed?

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How can i tell the difference between my ram cichlids?

Joseph C wants to know: im goin to the petstore tomorow to buy rams and i want to know how to tell the difference. They are only 1 inch in size right now and i dont know how i can tell male from female. What are the difference and can i tell even if their [...]

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Butterfly cichlids with cardinal tetras?

Joe S wants to know: If I get a sholow of tetras and a pair of butterfly cichlids, will they be happy together? By the way my tank is 35 gallons. Also what other fish would do well with butterfly chichlids? Thanks so much guys!

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What temperature is best to kill white spot in african cichlids? and for how long at that temperature?

Brendan wants to know: One of our fish has white spot,what temperature is best and for how long?

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Why are my african cichlids all staying at the top of the tank?

Jo wants to know: All my fish are at the top of the tank like they need air. Its not even like they are swing around at the top they are putting there “noses” on the water line and swiming around. My tank is perfectly clear. i have a filter and a heater the ph levels r [...]

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How can you tell when the african cichlids is getting ready to have eggs?

Katherine L wants to know: Fish are making a mess with the gravel in the tank.

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How easy and how soon do ram cichlids pair off?

blackbimmer1972 wants to know: I’ve got a male gold ram, and want to get him a mate that he’ll pair off with. My understand is the best way to do that is to put several females and other males together for a while, and see who pairs off first. I’ve got a 20 [...]

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What are some really good book on aquarium fish cichlids?

Go girl wants to know: Where can i get it? What subjects are in it? ( What is talk about in there?) How much does it cost? Did you like it? I have some cichlids now but i have so far look in the internet for info on them. I don’t know where else to find good info on [...]

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How many yellow electric cichlids can go in a 16g tank?

No woman no cry wants to know: and are they compatible with tetras or danios? I do not have tetras or danios…the tank is doing a fishless cycle.

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What kind of freshwater eels can I put with my cichlids?

Mongo S wants to know: I have a 70 gallon tank with 2 yellow labs that are anywhere from 2-4 inches, a 3-4 inch red jewel, another cichlid that is 3 inches, and a 5 inch long pleco. Is there enough room for an eel, and if there is what kind?

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