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April 28th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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what kind of cichlids do I have?
Here are pics of my new cichlids in my 30 gallon set up. But I don't know what kind they are. The pics of the bigger one came out good but I can't get a good one of the two smaller ones they are an orangish peach color. Also what other fish would be good to put in there if any.
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April 28th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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Hi trish...im not sure what kind they are, but they are beautiful!! im sure someone will be along to help you  |
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April 28th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Thank you! I know he is agressive because he likes to chase the other two around. The other two are more of an peachy orange color than a yellow. They can't mate can they? I don't know how to tell the sex of them I just kind of assumed the bigger one was a male and the smaller ones were females but I don't know.
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April 28th, 2008
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Fish Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trish_norris
Thank you! I know he is agressive because he likes to chase the other two around. The other two are more of an peachy orange color than a yellow. They can't mate can they? I don't know how to tell the sex of them I just kind of assumed the bigger one was a male and the smaller ones were females but I don't know.
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They shouldn't mate but are able to interbreed. Can you get a better pix of the peachy yellow fish?
Does it look like this? http://www.cichlidforum.com/profiles/species.php?id=713
or this?
http://www.cichlidforum.com/profiles/species.php?id=777
Last edited by Allie; April 28th, 2008 at 05:24 PM.
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April 28th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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actually one looks like the first one and one looks like the second! I'll try to get better pics of them.
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April 28th, 2008
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Fish Master
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It's face shape does look like a yellow lab.
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May 5th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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A 30 gallon tank is much too small for venustus, or any other fish that grows to 10"+. If you really want to keep African cichlids from Lake Malawi you're much better off with at least a 75 gallon tank. There are a few smaller species that will work in a 30, but you would need to add many more rocks than you currently have. A number of P. demasoni (10-12) and a few yellow Lab's will work in a 30. It's best to research the fish before buying them.
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May 5th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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I didn't buy them, I got them free off of craigslist. That is why I was asking what kind they were so that I could care for them properly. And I will be transferring them to a 75 gallon thanks to link Allie gave me. I don't understand why some people have to sound so condescending on this forum.
Last edited by trish_norris; May 5th, 2008 at 11:28 AM.
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May 5th, 2008
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exactly trish! well said i assume some peeps just have no idea how to be nice... thanks for giving some fishes a new happy home!
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May 5th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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On a side note I am getting my 75 gallon for free God Bless craigslist! I thought I would add some fish to it Have any ideas. I read you should slightly overstock a cichlid tank so I imagine three of them are not enough.
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May 5th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trish_norris
I didn't buy them, I got them free off of craigslist. That is why I was asking what kind they were so that I could care for them properly. And I will be transferring them to a 75 gallon thanks to link Allie gave me. I don't understand why some people have to sound so condescending on this forum.
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 You get a 10 for giving fish a caring home.....you gotta give toddnbecka a break, they are fish bums too....I bet they didn't know how they sounded....AND didn't bother to read your post carefully, but then you didn't say you got them from craigslist till after they posted....so I would have to say it was a bit confusing.
Super about your 75 gallon tank! FREE OMG! Have fun with it. |
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May 5th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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You're right about this post I didn't mention that. So I am sorry it's just sometimes when you ask a question on here some of the replies make you feel like you are inferior or something. If we knew we wouldn't be asking you know what I mean? No harm done. I just want to take care of my fishies. I definitly have Mts! I'm going to have a 75 gallon a 30 gallon a 10 gallon and a 2.5 gallon oh my! the excitement!
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May 5th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trish_norris
On a side note I am getting my 75 gallon for free God Bless craigslist! I thought I would add some fish to it Have any ideas. I read you should slightly overstock a cichlid tank so I imagine three of them are not enough.
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For free?!! You lucky, and those cichlids look beautiful! |
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May 5th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Thank you! I just picked up the tank about thirty minutes ago. I can't wait to get them in there! The big one's name is Paco. My husband let's me have the fish if he get's to name them I think that's a pretty sweet deal. I know they are going to be happy in thier new home I'll post pics as soon as I get it set up.
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May 5th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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wow so sweet !!!!!! I just got a 75 and paid almost 1500 for the set up...fre is way more cool LOL...are you going to cycle it fishless? goodluck! cant wait to see it all up and happy!
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May 6th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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definitely fishless. I'm thinking about some bio spira since I really need to get things moving along so I can transfer them to the bigger space.
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May 6th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Here are better pics of the smaller ones finally. I don't htink the one That is hididng is a girl anymore I think Paco just picks on him. The sooner I move them the better I think. Girl and boy do you think? Are they both yellow labs?
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