Dwarf Cichlids!

[TheCommunityCichlid]

They really vary on hardiness, I've had stock from adequate different places and always the blue rams are the but kicker of the tank

[Freakgecko91]

Originally Posted by severum mama

Same species though... Shouldn't matter

One could argue that color morphs do play a role in the genes that also affect temperament, like in the case of the electric blue rocio octofasciata (jack Dempsey)

[severum mama]

Originally Posted by Freakgecko91

One could argue that color morphs do play a role in the genes that also affect temperament, like in the case of the electric blue rocio octofasciata (jack Dempsey)

Hasn't been my experience, but sure, the argument could be made.

[TheCommunityCichlid]

My baenschis growth has taken off. He's now competing with the panduro as my favorite.

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Originally Posted by severum mama

Hasn't been my experience, but sure, the argument could be made.

I believe I found you sp purple, appears to be another name for pebas.

[severum mama]

Very possible. I picked them up at an auction, you never really know what you're gonna find!

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Originally Posted by severum mama

Very possible. I picked them up at an auction, you never really know what you're gonna find!

Yea, hopefully going to my first swap sunday and hopefully picking up something!

[severum mama]

GCCA swap?

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Originally Posted by severum mama

GCCA swap?

Yes! Not sure how much apistogramma will be there though. I could pick up some peacocks as well

[severum mama]

Nice, I don't know much about GCCA other than it's one of the biggest (and best) clubs in the country.

Down here, the Atlanta club is where it's at.

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Yea I've never been to a club function but know a few members and impressive setups would be an understatement

[severum mama]

My advice- get some tanks opened up for new stock, STAT.

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Originally Posted by severum mama

My advice- get some tanks opened up for new stock, STAT.

I know! Lol I'm thinking this one might but a learning experience but by November for the next one ill be ready.

[severum mama]

Well, open up as much space as you possibly can! You won't be sorry! :P

Last Atlanta auction I picked up a 4 pack of F1 Krobia xinguensis... and we aren't even explicitly a cichlid club!

[TheCommunityCichlid]

I will make sure too, I will have a post swap thread to report all that was there

[severum mama]

The discussion about whether Community should get more tanks has been moved to its own thread here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...ks-278964.html

Let's keep this thread on the topic of dwarf cichlids, please.

[Fishman007]

Thinking about setting up a ten gallon in my room. Planning on stocking it with some apistogramma and cories, anyone know a good type?

[Fishman007]

And is it ok to keep them in ph of 7.6? Or should i use a ph buffer?

[SKjEi o2]

Originally Posted by Scottyhorse

Thanks that's what I figured. I think that some rams and maybe some dwarf cory cats would be a nice tank. Just want a simple, peaceful tank. TCC, what do you think? If it would work, how many would you add?

I absolutely love Shell Dwellers and they can easily live in a small tank. They can be expensive, and most aren't very colorful but they are gorgeous none the less.

[SKjEi o2]

Originally Posted by Fishman007

And is it ok to keep them in ph of 7.6? Or should i use a ph buffer?

Always match the fish to your natural PH, not the other way around. Modifying PH can become a hastle and often times, if you screw up, will kill your fish. That being said, 7.6 should be alright.