Cichlid Care

African cichlids in a 75?

mitch_ewing23 wants to know: i just got a brand new 75 gallon and have a few african cichlids in my 20 gallon tank waitin for a few weeks. There is a venustus, electric blue, kenyi, zebra, and mixed cichlid, acei, and a jewel what else could go into the 75 gal or is [...]

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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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what to get for my 55 gallon tank have an oscar also?

redneck fishin’ wants to know: i am getting my 55 gal. tomarrow and seting it up what fish should i get i have an oscar and a golden severum female i am thinking of getting 2-3 more golden severums. i wana know what what U think. only cichlids and no african cichlids either i like [...]

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How many cichlids can I get for my 20 gal?

Mysterigirl27 wants to know: I have a 20 gallon tall tank and I was wanting to get electric yellow and/or blue kenyi cichlids. I want to get them at the size of an 1″. How many at that size do you recommend and how long before they will grow out of that tank?

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how do you breed African cichlids.and how can you tell if there male or femail?

Ian asked: 40 gal freshwater tank with an african buterfly, a small spotted puffer and 3 cichlids

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