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[erikmoseley]

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Hey everyone! I'm new here and sort of new to Cichlids. I had Cichlids once before and failed at them miserably. I'm giving them a second attempt at my new condo with 2x90 gallon tanks in my windows

I've recently added 4 small generic cichlids from the pet store to test the waters and see if they do alright. If they make it the week happy, I will be shopping for more fish.

Questions:

What are the brightest Cichlids available?

Am I able to mix Cichlids breeds?

Any other pointers would be nice as well

That's sick! Where's all your filtration hiding and stuff? Bright cichlids would be types African cichlids like either the peacocks groups (males only - females are drab) or the mbuna groups. They need lots of filtration and loads of rock work and sand also. Makes a nice setup though. U need a good amount of them in the tank to curb aggression. Attached a pic of my 90. Another option would be to use each tank as a wet pet type of setup and have one biiiiiig cichlid in each like a female festae in one and a flowerhorn in the other. Start a thread in the cichlid section and ask away. Oh and keep pics of ur setup coming!

 

[Kathrine]

This app. on my phone is so hard to follow and confusing.

 

[hutchp8]

How do I post pics

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[Deez Fish]

That's sick! Where's all your filtration hiding and stuff? Bright cichlids would be types African cichlids like either the peacocks groups (males only - females are drab) or the mbuna groups. They need lots of filtration and loads of rock work and sand also. Makes a nice setup though. U need a good amount of them in the tank to curb aggression. Attached a pic of my 90. Another option would be to use each tank as a wet pet type of setup and have one biiiiiig cichlid in each like a female festae in one and a flowerhorn in the other. Start a thread in the cichlid section and ask away. Oh and keep pics of ur setup coming!

The filters are hiding behind the couch. Everything is run through the walls. I'm OCD for clear lines. These tanks are and amazing addition! I run a fluval 406 in each tank. I'm amazed that it can pump that high (though not recommended). Too of tank to floor is about 7.5'. Have to use a step ladder to feed them. So many options on fish too! I'm stoked! Thanks for the advice.

 

[Dooboedoo12]

Malawi cichlids, 5 socolofi and 5 yellow labs

 

[acejock999]

Here is the latest view of my tank.



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[jwh0818]

Looks great ace!

 

[KPhilly]

My 120g Mbuna Tank

Where'd you get the green rocks? That looks good!

 

[acejock999]

Probably just the algae build up. I have white ceramic cichlid stones.

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[KPhilly]

So, cichlids swim all through the water column?

 

[Illinois Rock]

First Cichlid Tank

 

[xlarronlx]

Mbuna Safety

Hi i have just aquascaped this today ready for mbuna on saturday but i have just been told to check the safety of the rocks as mbuna like to dig and create holes etc.. i knew this. However, i have no experience with cichlids so i would like your opinion on this.

1) Have i done a good looking job?
2) Safety checks?

 

[SnottOtter4]

Hi i have just aquascaped this today ready for mbuna on saturday but i have just been told to check the safety of the rocks as mbuna like to dig and create holes etc.. i knew this. However, i have no experience with cichlids so i would like your opinion on this.



1) Have i done a good looking job?

2) Safety checks?

Aquascape looks great! Mbuna can be very aggressive landscapers as well. My experience would suggest that the setup is ok, but I would watch as they dig around to see if any rocks appear to shift. If your worries I would burry the foundation stones deep in the sand so even when the sand is removed the rocks don't move.

 

[xlarronlx]

Aquascape looks great! Mbuna can be very aggressive landscapers as well. My experience would suggest that the setup is ok, but I would watch as they dig around to see if any rocks appear to shift. If your worries I would burry the foundation stones deep in the sand so even when the sand is removed the rocks don't move.

Nice one, im sure that is what i have done but i will have a check now and make sure i have. Thanks, much appreciated.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Some of mine

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[Andrew McFadden]

The blue tank is my krib tank and the other tank is going to be my apistogrammas tank

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[SonicsDC25]

Hi i have just aquascaped this today ready for mbuna on saturday but i have just been told to check the safety of the rocks as mbuna like to dig and create holes etc.. i knew this. However, i have no experience with cichlids so i would like your opinion on this.

1) Have i done a good looking job?
2) Safety checks?

Are the rocks sitting on top of the sand? If so, I'd push the sand aside and place the rock virtually on top of the tank glass, otherwise you'll risk the rocks toppling over. Maybe remove the wood and put more rocks in there to allow for more hiding place.


Tanks and fish are looking great Andrew

 

[Rare]

First Cichlid Tank

I think i have seen your aquarium on ebay. Someone selling holey rocks said they set it up & looks just like yours.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Better picture that isn't so dark

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[SnottOtter4]

Nice one, im sure that is what i have done but i will have a check now and make sure i have. Thanks, much appreciated.

Anytime! Don't be afraid to change things often. I find that my Africans really like the frequent changes it also helps with aggression. As the order shifts each time. Making sure no one fish dominates the whole tank all the time.