Cichlid Care

Is there any inverts that can be compatible with cichlids?

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?

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Why are flowerhorn cichlids so expensive?

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

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

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.

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In followup to my earlier question, what type of cichlids are best?

sallysue wants to know: Okay, I am thinking I will go with cichlids only and not get the oscar after all. What types of cichlids will get along best? I know some are more aggressive than others, and i would like a pretty, peaceful tank. Any ideas?

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what kind of salt to treat cichlids with ick?

fishin for answer wants to know: my cichlids have ick.i know about ick meds, but want to treat with salt. any one kow what kind of salt i can use to do this?how long do i treat?

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Are cichlids and beta fish good tank mates?

aLwAyS YoUrS wants to know: I have had 2 blood parrot cichlids for about a year, and my friend is giving me her beta fish because she is moving, i have done a little research and they have the same water temps. So are they good tank mates?

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Are there any cichlids (except dwarfs) that get along in a community setup?

Zeldar wants to know: I am looking to stock a 40 gal breeder but want to use cichlids. I already have a couple kribensis and 2 angelfish so the new ones must not be too aggressive. I don’t really want to use Rams or other dwarfs because I can’t find them where I [...]

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Can you have a small pleco in a tank with small cichlids?

cichlid south american wants to know: i have small cichlids in my 30 g i have 2 plecos in my 60 can i move one to my 30 g so he can clean the tank hes small like 3 inches but my small cichlids are like 1-2 inches will he eat them?

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Do cichlids need small gravel?

Matt D wants to know: I recently converted a 55 gallon community tank into an african cichlid tank. I have two in the tank at the moment, an electric yellow and an electric blue. I kept the same gravel in the tank that I had in the community tank because it was set up for [...]

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Make more algae in my fish tank?

Nicole wants to know: I have African Cichlids. The ph in my tank is a bit higher, since that is what they do best in. Unfortunately, the plecosamus algae eaters were not doing well so I got Chinese algae eaters, I believe. I only have 2 in a 30 gallon tank but they already ate [...]

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