Cichlid Care

What is the best type of rock to use in an African Cichlid tank?

tomnehek wants to know: I know crushed coral is a good substrate to use for increasing the PH, but I’m not sure what rocks to use to build some caves and hiding spots. Also, what rocks would be good for a South American Cichlid tank? Since they like softer water than the Africans they would require [...]

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african cichlid fighting?

John A wants to know: if i add more rocks and caves will they have more spaces to hide and fight less?

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Filter problem in African Cichlid tank?

Kip R wants to know: I have a ten gallon fish tank with 1 yellow lab, 1 kenyi and 2 peacocks. They are still only about 1.5 - 2 inches. We set up the ten gallon 2 weeks ago with a dolomite gravel as the substrate. We washed it out for a good hour before [...]

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Can anyone suggest a good website for aquascaping for freshwater aquariums?

hhhhhhh wants to know: It should have detailed steps with diagrams, for making caves tunnels for African cichlids.

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how to determine the sex of my african cichlids?

Patsfan34 asked: I have 11 african cichlids and I was wondering how can I tell the gals from the guys? I have only had them for about a month and they are doing well, they have plenty of caves but there is one who seems to be a real bully. However, he does get challenged [...]

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