underwater
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Jun 5, 2009
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I read they have more personality than most fish, right? It tends to bother me seeing fish pick on other fish, so does that mean I should avoid cichlids? Some of them seem more colorful, which is very good in my book.
I definitely don't want big/medium fish so I would stick with the smaller dwarf types.
I believe cichlids eat more expensive food and maybe more volume? I know they aren't compatible with a lot of fish, but there are still enough potential tankmates I believe. Also I know each male would want its own little cave space.
What else should I consider when deciding if I should get cichlids or go with another type? (I am still a newbie but I believe the other possible main types would be: goldfish, saltwater, reef, brackish, community, semi-aggressive, and ones focusing on plants or inverts... are there more types?)
I am somewhat interested in trying to breed SOME type of fish, so maybe I should try with cichlids. I know they are a bit more difficult, but... that is something else I am curious about and don't know if this should be a reason why I should go with cichlids.
Thanks.
I definitely don't want big/medium fish so I would stick with the smaller dwarf types.
I believe cichlids eat more expensive food and maybe more volume? I know they aren't compatible with a lot of fish, but there are still enough potential tankmates I believe. Also I know each male would want its own little cave space.
What else should I consider when deciding if I should get cichlids or go with another type? (I am still a newbie but I believe the other possible main types would be: goldfish, saltwater, reef, brackish, community, semi-aggressive, and ones focusing on plants or inverts... are there more types?)
I am somewhat interested in trying to breed SOME type of fish, so maybe I should try with cichlids. I know they are a bit more difficult, but... that is something else I am curious about and don't know if this should be a reason why I should go with cichlids.
Thanks.