The Cichlid Room Companion

oh i also forgot to mention the pH of my water here is 7.8 and its slightly hard


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Hello, So I am sort of new to this whole thing. I had a 2 inch convict that came with a tank that I bought off of someone but I gave him away since I didn’t think the tank was big enough. Anyways that 10 gallon tank is now a community tank. So here is my question. I just came across a 15 gallon tank...

Probably not related much to the current discusion, but ide like to share my observations. I recently aquired a a pink convict (first cichlid ive ever had). Well anyways he seems to keep himslef busy by sucking up a couple pieces of gravel and spitting them out elsewhere. Is this a way they entertai...

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I went to the pet store and found some tiger barb. The problem is they are relativly small(half an inch or so) in comparison with the convict (2 inch). I am somewhat worried the convict would eat them right up.

Oh, sorry for the double post, but i also wanted to know of there are any cheap(im a college student on a tight budget) tank mates that i could add. Something small since i would not want to overcrowd the tank. The fish in the picture above is about 2 inchs btw.


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Hello, Well i am new to this whole fish thing and recently purchased a 10 gallon tank and accessories off of craigslist. To my surprise the lady threw in her fish. However she was not able to give me any clue to what kind of fish it was. After doing a little research i think it might be a Cichlid, b...