The Cichlid Room Companion Ask Pam

Thanks for the reply Pam.....once again all I can say is Thank God I live in Canada !

When dealing with cichlids that are difficult to pair, and even more difficult to get to breed. You know, the ones who end up attacking each other as there are no other fish in the tank to defend their territory against, and any fish you added for this purpose would be killed in a matter or hours......

I have just read your reply about Blood Parrots.....in that reply you said that "our government is leaning towards going the same way with fish as they have birds; not letting anymore non-indigenous species into the country". May I ask what country you are in ? I am not aware of any nation...

I would have liked to add another question to the string I already opened, but this forum will not allow me to do so.......so anyway, my next question is about foods again. These fish are eating snails, some pellets and a few veggies.....but what about fish ? should they or would they eat smaller fi...

Can anyone fill me in on the correct water conditions, foods, and environment for these beautiful cichlids ? I have a pair, and they laid eggs in my 75 gallon aquarium ( they have now eaten the eggs ) but I would like to try to breed them and need some definite information on them. Baensch's Aquariu...