cichlids

  1. Y

    Driftwood n java moss

    Who wants to help me by sending me some driftwood n java moss
  2. Sizzy905

    Aggressive cichlid tank

    I'm thinking of starting another 75 gallon tank, I actually wanna get a larger one but due to limited space now since I already got a 75 recently, I think another 4 foot tank is the way to go. I want to stock aggressive cichlids in this one. I really love jags but I know 75 isn't enough for...
  3. Sizzy905

    75 gallon cichlid tank

    ive changed the stock in my 75 from angels/gouramis to cichlids now. I've gone withe one jd roughly 2 inches, one firemouth roughly 2 inches, and one convict about an inch, and planning to add some dither fish. Is there any other cichlid that i can keep? I would also like suggestions on what...
  4. Truetommy

    diy caves

    Im setting up a 100 gallon sa/ca cichlid tank, and have been thinking of how im going to lay it out. I got the idea to take small cuts of larger diameter pvc and pvc elbows and coating them with concrete to give them a natural cave look. Has anyone ever tried this? I also wasnt sure if all...
  5. Truetommy

    cichlid ID

    I just got back from the fish store and picked up two intresting looking cichlids. They were losted as green hornets, however I havent been able to find any information on them. One of the workers at the stores said they were related to severums, if any one knows any info on this fish it would...
  6. Kangadrew

    Polypterus Senegalus Tankmates

    Hey guys, I have a 55 gallon cycled and ready for some fish to move into it. It's god some driftwood, large rocks, live plants, and gravel/fluorite subsrate - pretty much a basic setup, just got nice-looking plants and threw everything together. I'm moving my senegal bichir into it, as she's...
  7. Truetommy

    SA/CA cichlid stocking

    I just recently picked up a ~100 gallon tank. the dimensions are 5' long 18"deep and 20" tall. I currently have 1 convict, 1 Jd, 1 Texas, and 1 Firemouth (all juvinial) in a 55 gallon that i plan on putting in the 100 gallon. Are there any other aggressive cichlids i could keep with these guys...
  8. Sizzy905

    Filtration for one Oscar

    I have a new 75 gallon tank. It's already cycled and is running an aquaclear 110. Is that filtration enough for just one full grown Oscar? And maybe (that's a big maybe) just one other cichlid that can go with an Oscar. I've seen in a lot of posts people suggest keeping a lot more filtration but...
  9. P

    First Fish Tank Ever - Need Filtration Help for 125 Gallon Tank

    I am going to be setting up a 125 gallon fish tank with 8-12 Cichlids, and I may do 2-4 live feeding per month. I know that I will have to do water changes, but I'm looking for filtration suggestions that I require the least amount of water changes and aquarium maintenance. FYI...whatever...
  10. P

    Oscar vs. African Cichlids

    I just bought a 125 gallon fish tank with the intent of getting 3-4 Oscars, but my wife wants me to put more fish in the tank. I have heard that African Cichlids are generally smaller than Oscars. If this is true, about how many African Cichlidscan I put in a 125 gallon tank? Also, are they as...
  11. P

    First Tank Ever (125 gallon) - Which Cichlids Should I Get?

    I just bought a 125 gallon fish tank and it will be my first tank ever. I want to put Cichlids in it, so I'm looking for suggestions on which ones I should get. I'm looking for low-maintenance, colorful Cichlids that are the least likely to become aggressive against each other. I plan to buy...
  12. P

    First Tank (125 gallon) - Which Cichlids should I get?

    I just bought a 125 gallon fish tank and it will be my first tank ever. I want to put Cichlids in it, so I'm looking for suggestions on which ones I should get. I'm looking for low-maintenance, colorful Cichlids that are the least likely to become aggressive against each other. I plan to buy...
  13. P

    Oscars vs. African Cichlids

    I just bought a 125 gallon fish tank with the intent of getting 3-4 Oscars, but my wife wants me to put more fish in the tank. I have heard that African Cichlids are generally smaller than Oscars. If this is true, about how many African Cichlids can I put in a 125 gallon tank? Also, are they...
  14. P

    Oscars vs. African Cichlids

    I just bought a 125 gallon fish tank with the intent of getting 3-4 Oscars, but my wife wants me to put more fish in the tank. I have heard that African Cichlids are generally smaller than Oscars. If this is true, about how many African Cichlids can I put in a 125 gallon tank? Also, are they...
  15. V

    Help me ID this cichlid

    I got 4 of these at the LFS today... No one at the LFS knew what these are...and I have no idea either.. if someone knows , please comment..
  16. Cichlid_freak

    Is gravel cleaning mandatory?

    I have a cichlid tank with a sunsun 302 canister and a top filter. Though I have not tested it, but the water looks reasonably fine and fish are doing good. However, the substrate (brick red sand) is a bit dirty and I was wondering if the filters would pick it up over time and if I can leave it...
  17. aGiantCichlid

    Can i keep a single butti in a 75 gallon?

    will a full grown butti cichlid be fine in a 75 gallon? it would be by itself/ oh and im aware there not a ca or sa cichlid i just see them talked about in here the most :)) i just wanted one cause i heard they have good personalities or more so interesting reactive personalities haah but if not...
  18. O

    Caprintis + Veija SYN?

    Just wondering if these two guys could get along in a 90 gallon tank. My Escondido Carpintis is about 8" already. Haven't added the Veija yet but i like the way they look theyre some badass lookin guys. Anyway let me know what y'all think. Sure do appreciate it.
  19. T

    Compatible Cats

    Good afternoon, I came across a 46 gallon corner tank and i had to get it for my room. so far I have a peacock eel and a couple smaller african cichlids. I was wondering what kind of catfish i could put in the tank. I was just wondering if any one had any ideas. I plan on getting more...
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