Cichlid Colours - Aquarium Advice

wilson_004 · 05-05-2007, 06:33 PM

Hi, i just set up a brand new 55 gal and am making it an african cichlid tank. My friend has 20 or so africans that he wants to gte rid of as he doesnt have the time to care for them. I know these fish have been through some rought water conditions, for example only cleaning his tank once every month or month and a half. The fish still show pretty good colouration but nothign like the local big als. I was wondering if i take them off his hands and properly take of them will they colour up as nice as onces bought as juvies? Also what should africans be fed to promote strong colours? Thanks for the help!!

**Fishyfanatic** · 05-05-2007, 06:45 PM

Moved to the Cichlid Forum.

They should color up given proper tank conditions. What kind are they?

Variety is key when it comes to feeding. The only pre-made food that I feed is New Life Spectrum (the best IMO) then vary it with peas, zuc etc.

**Zagz** · 05-05-2007, 07:49 PM

In addition to what FF said, the type of ciclids can play a factor in their coloring. If they are cichlids that are not compatible, they will be more stressed and less colorful. The type of cichlids will help to know.

wilson_004 · 05-07-2007, 01:06 AM

there are acei, yellow labs, 1 demasoni, mooris

Marconis · 05-11-2007, 10:23 AM

My cichlids change colors depdending on the situation they are in. If they are stressed they can be very dull, angry they are very dark. If they are relaxed and water is crystal clear and perfect, they are beautiful bright colors. If this can happen to my fish then I can imagine that it'll happen to those once they are put in a clean tank.

05-05-2007, 06:33 PM	#1
wilson_004 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hamilton Posts: 40 Images: 4	Cichlid Colours Hi, i just set up a brand new 55 gal and am making it an african cichlid tank. My friend has 20 or so africans that he wants to gte rid of as he doesnt have the time to care for them. I know these fish have been through some rought water conditions, for example only cleaning his tank once every month or month and a half. The fish still show pretty good colouration but nothign like the local big als. I was wondering if i take them off his hands and properly take of them will they colour up as nice as onces bought as juvies? Also what should africans be fed to promote strong colours? Thanks for the help!!

05-05-2007, 06:45 PM	#2
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	Moved to the Cichlid Forum. They should color up given proper tank conditions. What kind are they? Variety is key when it comes to feeding. The only pre-made food that I feed is New Life Spectrum (the best IMO) then vary it with peas, zuc etc. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

05-11-2007, 10:23 AM	#5
Marconis Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 848 Images: 4	My cichlids change colors depdending on the situation they are in. If they are stressed they can be very dull, angry they are very dark. If they are relaxed and water is crystal clear and perfect, they are beautiful bright colors. If this can happen to my fish then I can imagine that it'll happen to those once they are put in a clean tank. __________________ Lower your head modestly while passing, and you will harvest bananas.

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wilson_004 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hamilton Posts: 40 Images: 4	there are acei, yellow labs, 1 demasoni, mooris