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Jan 27, 2025 · The maximum number of Cichlid species, within the behavioral limitations the tank will permit Non-Cichlid dither fish? Of course! - So, am I on-point with those observations? Does this …

Sep 13, 2009 · I have a convict that has been resting at the bottom of the tank lately. Usually she is full of energy but now almost crawls across the substrate at the bottom. I see no signs of stress on the …

Jan 1, 2025 · Hello. And, welcome to Cichlid Forum. - And well, good luck with those. Out of all the different Severum species, variants and morphs, the most unpredictable ones we’ve seen (on this …

Feb 20, 2012 · So, I have always struggled with the problem of my cichlids digging into the sand in my tank. Eventually they would reach the under gravel filter panels and it would make the take look …

Jun 10, 2025 · The cichlid species flock of East Africa comprises 15 distinct taxonomic tribes, most of which evolved in Lake Tanganyika over the last 10 million years. The youngest tribe in Tanganyika is …

Dec 21, 2024 · Hey yall, so I have a 125 gallon South American tank with a zebra pike cichlid, 5 geophagus (surinamensis or altifrons or alibos I have no idea how to tell) and a blue phantom pleco. …

Feb 2, 2025 · Not another big cichlid, but maybe a couple smaller ones. With the silver Silver Dollars cruising the top and a red Oscar filling the middle, a couple Blue Acaras working the wood and rock …

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Jun 8, 2025 · Recently bought some Hikari sinking cichlid pellets. I'm having problems knowing how much to feed, with flakes I can see all the fish eating, and feed an amount that all the fish can …