Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community - Cichlid Discussion http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/ Topics and questions specific to cichlids. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:18:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community - Cichlid Discussion http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/ Help with identifying two fish http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/help-with-identifying-two-fish-123532-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:42 GMT I took these three fish off a friend for a favor.. they were being picked on by some Dempseys.. they are all three doing great.



This is the same fish.. practically the same stance.



Then there's this pair..


]]> Cichlid Discussion pgreptom http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/help-with-identifying-two-fish-123532.html Mbuna tank stocking questions http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/mbuna-tank-stocking-questions-123418-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:53:59 GMT I am looking to stock my mbuna tank soon and am planning on getting multiple species. I would like to keep a male of 4 or so species along with 2 or more females of each. I am making sure they have different patterns and shape but this leaves me at a problem. I want to keep two types of Zebra,... I am looking to stock my mbuna tank soon and am planning on getting multiple species. I would like to keep a male of 4 or so species along with 2 or more females of each. I am making sure they have different patterns and shape but this leaves me at a problem. I want to keep two types of Zebra, but I want to keep hybridization to a minimum. Is this a reasonable question? Can I reduce the problem by only getting one color Zebra? Also if I do a mixed species tank should I go to the lengths to make sure I keep a ratio of male and females or a tank of only one sex? The species I am considering are:

Pseudotropheus crabro
Metriaclima callainos
Pseudotropheus demasoni
Labidochromis caeruleus
Metriaclima estherae
Melanochromis auratus
Melanochromis chipokae
Pseudotropheus sp. "Elongatus Chewere"
Pseudotropheus socolofi "Albino"

This isn't my final list as I will be removing many and adding some if I can find suitable, I'm kind of rushed right now lol

Would any of these pose more of a problem, not only with interbreeding but living with each other in general?

Thanks

Derek ]]> Cichlid Discussion sliderfish http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/mbuna-tank-stocking-questions-123418.html Angel Fish Stocking Question http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/angel-fish-stocking-question-123389-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:11:26 GMT I'm setting up a 55 gallon tank that was given to me. I will have an aquaclear 110 for the main filter with something else, not sure what yet, that I have laying around. I would like to center this tank around angel fish. The only other thing I want in this tank besides angels is maybe about 6 panda cories.

How many angels should I start out with? I don't mind some aggression but I don't want to be freaking out trying to find some where to put the fish that is getting killed etc. I do have a 75 gallon communtiy tank with 1 angel, so I could concieveablly put one or two in there if I had to. I really don't know that much about angel behavior or stocking situations. Just trying to get all the tips I can ahead of time.

Thanks so much! ]]> Cichlid Discussion mattmathis http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/angel-fish-stocking-question-123389.html what kind of fish is this http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/what-kind-of-fish-is-this-123254-new-post.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:06:18 GMT Was caught in a local river in Miami, FL and doesn't look to be native. there are lots of these.....what is it. I tried to locate it myself online with no luck at all.
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]]> Cichlid Discussion dirtysouth http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/what-kind-of-fish-is-this-123254.html Cichlids have some type of fungus http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/cichlids-have-some-type-of-fungus-123234-new-post.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:52:12 GMT I bought some s. american cichlids different types @ walmart and low and behold today I find the blue acara with withe crap all over him I took him out and treated the hospital tank with stuff but my tank has no top the homeowners before us set this system up and its going any where maybe I can... I bought some s. american cichlids different types @ walmart and low and behold today I find the blue acara with withe crap all over him I took him out and treated the hospital tank with stuff but my tank has no top the homeowners before us set this system up and its going any where maybe I can get some tops made the tanks are 240 gal each most of which is in my utlity room its a wall build in with canisters but I thought everything was coming along there is a fiddlers crab somewhere in the tank can I treat the whole tank?:confused: ]]> Cichlid Discussion 240gal http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/cichlids-have-some-type-of-fungus-123234.html Need Help with tankmates http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/need-help-with-tankmates-123180-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:19:16 GMT We have recently bought a house that has 2- 239 gal tanks built into the den wall both have separate systems. right now I have one cold tank w/ various goldfish and snails but the other is the one I'm working on now Ive planted some swords and came across some firemouths and another similar south American Cichlid I bought 3 small ones . That tank has a black mystery snail and a fiddler crab (whose some where) What other fish can I introduce to this tank ?:confused:

:BIG: ]]> Cichlid Discussion 240gal http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/need-help-with-tankmates-123180.html Micro Sword and cichlids.... Does it work? http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/micro-sword-and-cichlids-does-it-work-123103-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:37:43 GMT I've been looking for some kind of glass like plant for my tank. I really like the micro sword alot, but I get mix reviewed on if the cichlid will eat it. Do the Malawi cichlids eat the Micro Sword? If anyone has any feed back please let through it out!

Thanks! ]]> Cichlid Discussion cterzich http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/micro-sword-and-cichlids-does-it-work-123103.html New tank setup! http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/new-tank-setup-123094-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:26:14 GMT Hey all, My last Yellow Lab died last week :(
I have been thinking about what new setup I want to start up and I think I'm going to go with a Tanganyika setup. I really want a few Calvuses because I've always really liked how they look. I've done some research on Tanganyika fish and know that they need a hard water type with a high range pH and I know that Calvuses grow REALLY SLOWLY or from what I've heard. Their aren't any good fish stores around me and I don't have the time to drive a few hours for good fish. I was thinking about getting some fish from here: Home page (Bluegrass Aquatics)

They seem to have a good selection of good healthy fish and I live in central Florida so they would get there fast.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on some other species of Tanganyika that go good with Calvuses and if that site is good for getting fish.

Also I was wondering if calvuses and other Tanganyika like live plants. I don't know if the hard water and high range pH will have any effect on plants If I ever tried to put some in there. ]]> Cichlid Discussion nhitch20 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/new-tank-setup-123094.html How should I go about stocking my cichlid tank http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/how-should-i-go-about-stocking-my-cichlid-tank-123090-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:04:33 GMT I have recently gotten a new tank that I am devoting to African Mbuna Cichlids. I will have a slate cave that runs nearly the length of the tank and around half the height of it (standard 55 gal). My question is whether I can go about slowly adding the cichlids one or two at a time or... I have recently gotten a new tank that I am devoting to African Mbuna Cichlids. I will have a slate cave that runs nearly the length of the tank and around half the height of it (standard 55 gal).

My question is whether I can go about slowly adding the cichlids one or two at a time or whether it best to add them in larger groups (say 6 or so). I plan on making sure all the fish are around the same size and have been planning this for awhile; determining what types can go with each other. I want to hand pick them rather than walking into my LFS and saying "gimme 10 cichlids". Is this a good move? Will it cause more aggression as they struggle for dominance and territory? ]]> Cichlid Discussion sliderfish http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/how-should-i-go-about-stocking-my-cichlid-tank-123090.html Fire eel + Black calvus = ? http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/fire-eel-black-calvus-123014-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:46:48 GMT Ok, So I got a tank from a friend a few weeks ago. It's 55g (regular dimensions) and I've had it up and running for about a week, right now I have 2 picus cats, a featherfin cat, and a fire eel who's about 1 and 1/2 to 2 feet (they came with the tank). The picus cats are about 4 inches long and the featherfined cat is about 3 inches long. I was wanting to get some Black Calvus from a breeder by my house but I am kinda skeptical because the calvuses are about 2 inches long. That size + fire eel is kinda sketchy but I have pretty much raised the fire eel along side with my friend and when he got the picus cats and featherfined cat they were small, but not that small.

He has never feed the fire eel live fish and has always hand feed it freeze dried shrimp and the fire eel has never tried to go after the other catfish in the tank ever.

Would I be risking too much by getting the calvuses with the fire eel, being they would probably fit inside his mouth quite easily but he has never shown any aggression twards smaller fish even thought he is a predator and could still go after them?

Or do you think I would be good seeing the fire eel has never been exposed to live food and seems like he would be good with them because their are other fish in the tank with him? ]]> Cichlid Discussion n3wt http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/fire-eel-black-calvus-123014.html Help needed ! http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/help-needed-122921-new-post.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:48:18 GMT Hi guys, Need some advice on my female Krib ! She's now been sitting on the bottom of the tank for approximately 3 Days Not sure if she's feeding or not as i havn't seen her take any food down but there's no signs of thinning in the stomach area ? No Obvious signs of parasites or ill health, She does attempt to swim but comes back down rather heavily onto her belly. All water cons are good with nothing excessive. Her tank mates are all good and strong (5 Tetras, 4 Guppies and her Mate). No Gravel or decor have been Moved, her Mate Hasn't been bullying her as i've been watching them closely for any signs of breeding. I'm Stumped as to what could be wrong with her, any help would be much Appreciated. ]]> Cichlid Discussion ianant http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/help-needed-122921.html Starting a Tank http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/starting-a-tank-122916-new-post.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:42:45 GMT i am starting chchlid tank and was wondering if any one knew of site or where i could compare the compatibility of the different ones? as well as some pictures the lfs has lots of different kinds and given the tank is a little small (40g) i want to make sure i dont get one 2 big or agressive. i am starting chchlid tank and was wondering if any one knew of site or where i could compare the compatibility of the different ones? as well as some pictures the lfs has lots of different kinds and given the tank is a little small (40g) i want to make sure i dont get one 2 big or agressive. ]]> Cichlid Discussion jmon777 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/starting-a-tank-122916.html 120 jds and... http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/120-jds-and-122909-new-post.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:51:29 GMT Im starting a 120. I have a 55 now and im about to set up my 120. I have a ""Breeding pair"" of JDS. I was wondering if in the new tank when I added some fish if it would stop them from breeding again. Also can people post a list of fish i could put in the 120 that my JDs wont kill lol thanks everyone im looking foword to seeing this list :) ]]> Cichlid Discussion bigfresh http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/120-jds-and-122909.html Green terror questions http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/green-terror-questions-122900-new-post.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:38:10 GMT Do you think a female green terror by her self would become too aggresive for firemouths and severums if she was an adult Do you think a female green terror by her self would become too aggresive for firemouths and severums if she was an adult ]]> Cichlid Discussion lachlan.soulsby http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/green-terror-questions-122900.html Convict Tankmates? http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/convict-tankmates-122770-new-post.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:06:24 GMT I just bought a 55G tank and in a few months (after I get a 75G tank) I plan on using it for a cichlid tank. What other cichlids would do well in a 55G with a mated pair of convicts? I just bought a 55G tank and in a few months (after I get a 75G tank) I plan on using it for a cichlid tank. What other cichlids would do well in a 55G with a mated pair of convicts? ]]> Cichlid Discussion ManInAHat73 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f100/convict-tankmates-122770.html