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by Pam Chin
Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: African: Cichlids other than rift lakes
Topic: Unique tank setup ideas
Replies: 1
Views: 15953

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...
by Pam Chin
Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: South American Cichlids
Topic: Unique tank setup ideas
Replies: 1
Views: 16146

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...
by Pam Chin
Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: African: Lake Tanganyika Cichlids
Topic: Thank You Pam! - Ilangi Tropheous
Replies: 1
Views: 19499

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
by Pam Chin
Wed Jul 19, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: African: Lake Tanganyika Cichlids
Topic: Mixing Tropheous Types
Replies: 1
Views: 13547

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...
by Pam Chin
Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: African: Lake Tanganyika Cichlids
Topic: Tropheous Ilangi Troubles
Replies: 1
Views: 13574

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...
by Pam Chin
Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: South American Cichlids
Topic: A question about region differences on Cichla orinocensis
Replies: 1
Views: 14265

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...
by Pam Chin
Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: African: Lake Tanganyika Cichlids
Topic: Lake Tanganyika Biotope
Replies: 1
Views: 14746

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...
by Pam Chin
Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: South American Cichlids
Topic: One South American in my tank
Replies: 1
Views: 13327

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 ...
by Pam Chin
Sat May 14, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: African: Lake Malawi Cichlids
Topic: Water change ph fluctuation.
Replies: 1
Views: 20058

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 ...
by Pam Chin
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: Cichlid IDs
Topic: Nsumbu Red confirmation + question!
Replies: 1
Views: 19432

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 ...
by Pam Chin
Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: Central American Cichlids
Topic: Wyoming Convict Cichlids
Replies: 1
Views: 20735

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
by Pam Chin
Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:15 pm
Forum: South American Cichlids
Topic: Geophagus sveni food
Replies: 1
Views: 13123

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...
by Pam Chin
Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: African: Lake Malawi Cichlids
Topic: Too Close for comfort?
Replies: 1
Views: 13930

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 ...
by Pam Chin
Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: Diseases
Topic: Tropheus bloat treatment with the lack of old meds
Replies: 1
Views: 19727

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...
by Pam Chin
Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:17 am
Forum: Cichlid IDs
Topic: Help!
Replies: 1
Views: 13790

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...