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Everyone seems to be getting along!

3 Comments
2024/11/15
21:07 UTC

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Need my cichlid a friend or two he's in a 75 gallon and is a cobalt zebra cichlid who should I keep with him

(Sorry if i did this wrong this is my first ever reddit question) šŸ˜…

6 Comments
2024/11/15
19:44 UTC

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Rare American cichlids for a 75 gallon?

Currently have a green terror (FEMALE) jewel cichlid (not for long) dimerus , and a parrot. Upgrading from a 60 to a 75 so Iā€™m thinking one more cichlid, maybe two smaller ones after I get rid of the jewel. Any ideas?

1 Comment
2024/11/15
18:51 UTC

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75 gallon johani tank.

I was thinking maybe a species only tank males and females look different my only thought is how many females or alternates that the johnni would not kill

3 Comments
2024/11/15
17:47 UTC

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Eye Damage - Update

Sometimes cichlids end up with eye damage? One if the best things you can do is up the water change. Consistently clean water is key to healing many issues with cichlids.

I got this guy and few other from a local who had to move. He arrived with a super cloudy right eye, upped the water changes and Seachem stress guard, here he is two weeks later. Seeing progress hopefully šŸ¤ž we can get this guys healed up.

4 Comments
2024/11/15
16:57 UTC

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Purigen questions

Do you recharge or toss them (to be safe) ?

If you recharge, how many recharges do you realistically get before it's effectiveness reduces noticeably ?

How often do you recharge or replace on a cichlid tank ?

2 Comments
2024/11/15
15:36 UTC

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Feeding blanched zucchini to South American cichlids

Iā€™ve heard of people doing this so I tried it today. They have paid zero attention to the two slices in there so far. Anything I can do to make this more enticing? Does it take a while for them to notice it? How long until I should remove?

3 Comments
2024/11/15
14:02 UTC

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*un-electrics your blue acara*

This is Jeremy, my massive blue Acara/Gold Saum hybrid. She is the centerpiece of my tank and about 7ā€ long.

8 Comments
2024/11/15
10:20 UTC

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Need help with my first fish

I started a 150 gal. African cichlid tank and I did a fishless cycle. Before placing my first fish in the tank I did a water change. My ammonia is 0, nitrite is 0, nitrates are 10. I got my first fish (he is alone, I was afraid to add the first fish so I just wanted to start with one). For the first couple of days he was hiding, but for the last 24hours he just swims up and down the glass. He eats and when I walk up to the tank he stops, but i am concerned there might be a larger issue. Could it be boredom? Should I hold off on adding more fish? Thank you!

11 Comments
2024/11/14
23:20 UTC

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ID?

Not sure what I have here- heā€™s actually more purple/very dark blue unlike the black he looks like in he picture with reddish yellow tips along his top fin and a hint of red along his gills. Definitely male between the color, his attitude, and heā€™s developed egg spots. Also, based on whatever he is how aggressive should I expect? I have a pretty aggressive tank but donā€™t want a bully

25 Comments
2024/11/14
22:13 UTC

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Best medication for internal parasites?

5 Comments
2024/11/14
15:29 UTC

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8ft New World Tank

Hi guys,

I'm looking at setting up a new world tank with some discus. I understand they like a minimum of 28c and wanted to know what other fish can be kept with them. I've seen them kept with angels and I've been looking at dwarf cichlids as well. Also what new world tetra are OK at these temps as I'm worried cardinals will be an expensive snack for the angels šŸ˜¬

Thank you in advance for any advice!

16 Comments
2024/11/14
14:08 UTC

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Blue acara eggs??

Hi all! I am new to the cichlid world, I have a 75 gallon with a 10 tiger barbs, 2 blue acara, and 2 t bars. I looked in my tank today and both of the blue acaras are guarding what I assume is eggs! Is there anything I should do with them??

2 Comments
2024/11/14
04:18 UTC

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My Daughter Named Him Bluey

Blue Peacock I bought on a whim online two years ago. He's 5" now.

1 Comment
2024/11/14
03:38 UTC

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Is this peacock cichlid holding eggs?

Got this royal blue peacock a few months ago from livefishdirect. It was supposed to be a male, and it arrived with gorgeous standout blue coloring, so I didnā€™t question it. Now since Iā€™ve gotten it out of quarantine and into my main tank, itā€™s colored down, started holding its mouth like this and stopped eating. Itā€™s been like this approx 2 weeks. I was pretty certain this was egg holding off the bat, but itā€™s been long enough now that Iā€™m questioning it. I havenā€™t been able to vent the fish bc itā€™s small (under 3ā€) and incredibly fast and good at hiding.

11 Comments
2024/11/13
23:03 UTC

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Egg Tumbler Help!

Hi all! This is my first time using an egg tumbler and Iā€™m not sure how much they should be bouncing. I have my air pump on the lowest setting but Iā€™m not sure if thatā€™s too much or not. Thank you!

8 Comments
2024/11/13
21:45 UTC

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