Cichlid Care

is it fine to breed different types of african cichlids?

nuts wants to know: i was thinking about breeding some african cichlids and i have succeeded with Tretocephalus Cichlid and the fry came out really nice but i was thinking about some different types like a Tretocephalus Cichlid and Kenyi. what would be the difference and is it possible or is it just more difficult? its [...]

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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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What to do with my african cichlid fry?

Dani g wants to know: Hi there! To our astonishment, we have fry!!!! The only thing we have in our tank right now, are 2 Nicaraguan, and a pleco. We noticed one of the fish was hanging out in a cave for a few days, but thought nothing of it, but today we have fry!!! What should we do? [...]

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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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What fish are these? Cichlids?

Will asked: I bought these two fry at the pet store for .20 each (they thought they were feeder fish). By the looks of them they seem like cichlids, but I’m not sure. I took these pictures. I have no idea how to care for them, what they eat or anything, so help asap please. http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wtstuller09/DSC04721.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wtstuller09/DSC04722.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wtstuller09/DSC04723.jpg thanks! [...]

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