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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? …

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 …

Nov 23, 2008 · I have heard mixed opinions on keeping pleco's in an aquarium with cichlids. I have been told that the pleco's will sometimes kill cichlids in the middle of the night. Just …

Jan 6, 2025 · Hello. And, welcome to Cichlid Forum. — Not a fan of any of those SA Cichlid choices. And, the 55 gallon tank at 12 inches in depth, is a bit narrow to stock with confidently …

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 …

Jun 9, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …