Cichlid Care

How long until I can get more African Cichlids after treating for Ick?

Buzzsaw wants to know: I have a 10 gallon tank with 4 African Cichlids and 1 Algae Eating Fish(Pocastamus). Last Tuesday all of sudden 3 of my Cichlids died from Ick but the last Cichlid and the Pocastamus seem perfectly fine. They have no signs of Ick and are really energetic. But I have cleaned [...]

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My cichlids are sick and dying off - please help?

Christopher V wants to know: I can’t figure out what is making my cichlids sick, but they are dying off. They have stopped eating and hide. In the end it looks like their intestines are coming out of their butt. Malawi type. Any ideas what is making them sick? What kind of medicine [...]

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