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- Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:16 pm
- Forum: African: Cichlids other than rift lakes
- Topic: Unique tank setup ideas
- Replies: 1
- Views: 16215
Re: Unique tank setup ideas
Hey Andrew, Sorry for the delay on answering your questions, I have been traveling. Doing a successful biotope tank can be really hard, especially it you don't do the research up front. There are probably a million places where the water is shallow and runs fast or slow 😂. I think the best way to ap...
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:14 pm
- Forum: South American Cichlids
- Topic: Unique tank setup ideas
- Replies: 1
- Views: 16373
Re: Unique tank setup ideas
Hey Andrew, Sorry for the delay on answering your questions, I have been traveling. Doing a successful biotope tank can be really hard, especially it you don't do the research up front. There are probably a million places where the water is shallow and runs fast or slow 😂. I think the best way to ap...
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:13 pm
- Forum: African: Lake Tanganyika Cichlids
- Topic: Thank You Pam! - Ilangi Tropheous
- Replies: 1
- Views: 19777
Re: Thank You Pam! - Ilangi Tropheous
Hi Scott,
Glad we could insert our perspective!
I like your scape and it will look better with less sand.
Let us know if you have any further questions.
Cichlid Power!
Pam
Glad we could insert our perspective!
I like your scape and it will look better with less sand.
Let us know if you have any further questions.
Cichlid Power!
Pam
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 10:30 pm
- Forum: African: Lake Tanganyika Cichlids
- Topic: Mixing Tropheous Types
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13708
Re: Mixing Tropheous Types
Hi Swhitten1959, I don't condone mixing Tropheus and I think it would be a big mistake. We know that Tropheus moorii from ilangi is already a natural hybrid; Tropheus moorii yellow X Tropheus sp. red. We now know that Tropheus sp. red and Tropheus moorii yellow are still hybridizing in the lake, nea...
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:26 pm
- Forum: African: Lake Tanganyika Cichlids
- Topic: Tropheous Ilangi Troubles
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13720
Re: Tropheous Ilangi Troubles
Hi Switten1959, I would not really worry too much about losing a few fish. When an established group is moved it shakes up the dynamics of the group hierarchy. It takes a lot longer than you think for them to settle in. It might take 6 months or more. It could be older members of the group that just...
- Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:32 am
- Forum: South American Cichlids
- Topic: A question about region differences on Cichla orinocensis
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14417
Re: A question about region differences on Cichla orinocensis
Hi Jiafa, Its a hard task that you are trying to do, since you are dependent on photo's and scientific papers. If you are a member of the Cichlid Room Companion (www.cichlidae.com) you can get a PDF of this paper from Kullander that seems to be the latest info on Cichla. I have also added a couple o...
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:20 pm
- Forum: African: Lake Tanganyika Cichlids
- Topic: Lake Tanganyika Biotope
- Replies: 1
- Views: 15041
Re: Lake Tanganyika Biotope
Hi Andrew, Biotope tanks are popular right now. Lots of people follow this contest, where people assemble these unbelievable tanks for a variety of fish, not just cichlids. Check it out! http://biotope-aquarium.info I think it should kinda go like this. You have a list of target fish, you want a few...
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:04 pm
- Forum: South American Cichlids
- Topic: One South American in my tank
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13587
Re: One South American in my tank
Hi Achinni, You have to keep an eye on it, because South American Cichlids can me more timid than Central American Cichlids, so keep an eye out for any one getting bullied. I am glad to hear it is going okay with the mix, make sure you have some cover; cave, PVC, Castle, so one can get away if they ...
- Sat May 14, 2022 7:54 pm
- Forum: African: Lake Malawi Cichlids
- Topic: Water change ph fluctuation.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20509
Re: Water change ph fluctuation.
Hi Darren, I am a firm believer that the closer you can get to the natural habitat pH the better your fish will look. But, that can be a doubled sided sword, playing with your pH can bite you. In your case though you are not trying to move it up too much, so I don't really see any risk, and you may ...
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:30 pm
- Forum: Cichlid IDs
- Topic: Nsumbu Red confirmation + question!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 19868
Re: Nsumbu Red confirmation + question!
Hi NaturalOrder, Sorry, I didn't see your message until today! Nice, Tropheus sp. red Nsumbu! Tropheus sp. red has not officially been described. The authorities agree that it is not Tropheus moorii, but no one has done the work on it. Mean while, now we have come to realize that the where Tropheus ...
- Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:16 am
- Forum: Central American Cichlids
- Topic: Wyoming Convict Cichlids
- Replies: 1
- Views: 21165
Re: Wyoming Convict Cichlids
Medric,
I wouldn't be surprised, hopefully it is an isolated pool. That is a real head shaker for sure, but idiot moves like this with fish have happened all over the world, we can not seem to help ourselves.
Cichlid Power!
Pam
I wouldn't be surprised, hopefully it is an isolated pool. That is a real head shaker for sure, but idiot moves like this with fish have happened all over the world, we can not seem to help ourselves.
Cichlid Power!
Pam
- Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:15 pm
- Forum: South American Cichlids
- Topic: Geophagus sveni food
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13328
Re: Geophagus sveni food
Hi jrj, Oh those Geophagus sveni are so beautiful, I am sure you are enjoying them! And they are living the high life, with such wonderful treats a bug pro' and mysis! Why would you eat a pellet after that? Its going to take more than 3 days to get them to change over. Fish can go a long time withou...
- Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:58 pm
- Forum: African: Lake Malawi Cichlids
- Topic: Too Close for comfort?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14145
Re: Too Close for comfort?
Hi AquaKrazi, If you are concerned about cross breeding, the answer is yes. You have (2) different species, and they are from the same Genus. They are in a rock dwelling group, any of these fish will cross if the opportunity is there. For breeding, and to insure the species is kept clean, should be ...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:31 pm
- Forum: Diseases
- Topic: Tropheus bloat treatment with the lack of old meds
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20292
Re: Tropheus bloat treatment with the lack of old meds
Hi Metin, I don’t think much has changed, everyone seems to have their own cure and ritual. I personally like to stay away from the meds, I have had nothing but bad luck with them. You spend a fortune on the fish and then spend a fortune on meds, and it never seems to end well. Bloat is kind of a ca...
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:17 am
- Forum: Cichlid IDs
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14155
Re: Help!
Hi Butterfly, It is really easy to mix up many of these species. They all look a like when they are fry and it can be impossible even for seasoned aquarist to ID them. It is best if you set some rules. Never mix fish unless you can easily tell them apart, even when they are small. You can't mix gray...