When can i give away my cichlids?

[Sillyfishies]

Well, I ended up getting some cichlids that outgrew my tank. I got rid of them, but I later found babies. So now that it has become a community planted tank, I want to give them to my LFS. I have 2 that are about an inch and a half. When should I take them?

 

[Scottyhorse]

Most LFS will take them at an inch. Just call around and ask.

 

[Freakgecko91]

Depends on the species really, most LFS won't take convicts or kribs because they're just so common and prolific

 

[Sillyfishies]

Depends on the species really, most LFS won't take convicts or kribs because they're just so common and prolific

Their demasonis. I think I'll keep them until they destroy too many plants or get aggressive

 

[Sillyfishies]

I think they are demasoni-Kenyi hybrids though. That's my problem. I don't want to give them to the store (even though they're very pretty) Because it'll kill the genetics. HM. Idk what to do.

 

[Sillyfishies]

Here they are. Very pretty IMO

 

[Scottyhorse]

Is there anyway to fix fish? Hehe.

 

[Freakgecko91]

Yeah, most LFS won't take hybrids

 

[HUKIT]

I'd either find a way to keep them or euthanize them both, especially if your unsure of their lineage.

 

[Sillyfishies]

I'd either find a way to keep them or euthanize them both, especially if your unsure of their lineage.

I have someone that wants them (put an ad up on here). I have some really tiny ones so ill ship them when they get big enough. So relived.