Recent content by mactec47

The top photo shows a smaller adult with a light blue belly....behavior is docile. I'm guessing it's a female Maingano. The bottom photo shows larger adult with defined black and blue stripes and darker face......behavior is aggressive. I've had them since they were juveniles. Sent...

If the stripes are gold and black, Auratus. If the stripes are light blue and dark blue(black) my guess would be Johanni or Maingano . Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

Please I.D. these cichlids ..Male and Female ...Maingano Cyanogen ?? Thanks !! Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

Johanni Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

Last summer I acquired 3 blue Socolofi, my I.D. picture displays a male and female. Within 6 months their count increased to 75 little fry, I do hope these pics may assist in identifying yours. Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

Blanched green peas aid in cleansing mnuba's digestive system and they absolutely love them as an occasional treat. It is important to take the skin off the peas before feeding your fish . Sometimes I make a paste with peas and medicinal flakes to help eradicate internal parasites. Sent from...

Hello, would like to know if Slate Floor Tiles are safe in my freshwater Malawi aquarium ? Also , would Liquid Nails be a safe choice for glueing rocks and slate in my aquarium ? Thank you all in advance, need to make caves as soon as possible to lessen cichlid aggression. Sent from my iPad...

Glad to hear that someone else uses the same method without any problems. LFS uses the API liquid test kit and recommended API products. LFS stated that each company uses a different base chemical in their test kits. Does anyone use Seachem's Master mini test kit or Nutrafin ? Sent...

Thank you both for your replies. Gilpi, how did you manage the sharp edges, were you able to use a sander ? Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

It took a lot of courage to ask this question. For aquascaping , is it possible to use slate squares (from Home Depot ) and if so, how does one cut them ? Thanks ! Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

I prefer Prime to condition aquarium water and wanted to know which water test kit will read accurately . I used API Freshwater Test kit until LFS stated the readings were incorrect while using Seachem's Prime. My mumba cichlids have survived and reproduced but need to provide them with...

Beautiful fish, the most attractive female I've seen in quite awhile. Great idea, looking forward to other posts. I have yet to vent my assorted cichlids that were purchased from LFS a year ago. There are 2 obvious exceptions, the auratus and the 2 Socolofi that gifted me with over 80 fry in...

Runts are equipped with that kind of attitude and are usually cute and personable Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

Oddly enough my 2 female Acei's are front and center since I've downsized the tank from 30 cichlids to 16 inhabitants. They not only greet and follow me but seem to communicate . Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

I have 16 various cichlids in a 55gal , sized down from 30 fish. It has been a month since I downsized, It is true that a trouble maker or 2 will show up and show out. I isolated one of them in a pet carrier inside the tank and the other aggressor still tries to attack , of course to no...