Recent content by willmurf67

If you want to breed cichlids buy them from 2 different store to ensure different genetics. Or order especially for breeding. You might pay more but a good LFS should accommodate your needs.

With other fish in the tank and the extra activity I would imagine his shyness would wear off pretty quickly. As for tank mates, I'd go with Julidochromis or some of the larger shellies. Hope that helps.

Firstly, I'm a noob, to this site but not to fish keeping. I managed both the leading aquariums where I live, I've kept it all, marine fish and inverts, cichlids, tropicals, planted, brackish, coldwater. Except.... Tanganyikan cichlids. Now here's where i need the advice. My lovely darling...