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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 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 …

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 …

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 10, 2024 · Can anyone please tell me what I can put with this big guy? He was in with his albino red Oscar for weeks that he came with from the fish store and then he out grew her and …

Nov 8, 2008 · Does anyone know if a puffer can get along with cichlids or make it without being stressed?