Cichlid Care

Cichlids, for cichlid novice’s?

Zooy wants to know: I’ve been looking at cichlids and I’m hoping to get a 55 or a 70 tank for them. but I’m not sure what kind of cichlid would be good. I’d like something with color but not to big (like from 5-7 inches), and maybe something that I can breed. I like some [...]

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I want to have an African Cichlid tank and need help?

Nicolette wants to know: I want to start a cichlid tank in my 75 gallon. never had em before. any advice? Like do they require more work than community fish, how many should i get, and do they all have to be african, and what do they need? And why the weekly water changes or whatever? [...]

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What type of fish would be good for a 38 gallon aquarium?

UC2007 wants to know: I have tried african cichlids, but the tank was too small and they mostly just killed each other. I have the filter, heater, air pump, and everything i need, it has been running for a few days, temp at 78 F. I’m looking for some active fish that don’t get too [...]

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synodontis eruptus, what fish go good with besides african cichlids?

MrKegs wants to know: I know can be mixed in community fish tank with other fish. What fish have you guys mixed in your experience wiht E. Synodontis? I love these cats…Have 4 in a 55 gallon.

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What can i do for a science fair including a female convict cichlid?

chico246810 asked: Hi i own some central and south ameriucan cichlids but also i own some community fish such as mollies and zebra danios. I need a project quickly my purposals due tomororw for my science fair that i can do on my female convict cichlid. my convicts have babies btu the male is tkain [...]

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