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Fish Lore Tropical Fish and Aquarium Forum - Cichlids http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum Forum - Cichlid Species Profiles. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/images/misc/rss.jpg Fish Lore Tropical Fish and Aquarium Forum - Cichlids http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum Baby Yellow Lab cichlids http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/58142-baby-yellow-lab-cichlids.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:29 GMT I have 3 baby yellow lab cichlids and they are all born within a month or two. However I've noticed that on two of mine they are developing a black colored line through their body. Does this mean they are a different type? or are they maybe a different sex? Ive never seen a yellow lab with a stripe that runs from head to tail fin in the middle of their sides.

Also, the fin above their heads is MUCH more pronounced in one of the fish... Does this mean anything?

Am I just over observing and are these differences just like the difference between blonds and brunets in the human world? lol

Thanks ]]> Cichlids ilikefish http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/58142-baby-yellow-lab-cichlids.html Question: Geophagus Aggression? http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57973-geophagus-aggression.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:43:39 GMT How aggressive are geophagus cichlids? Will this aggression heighten if they try to spawn? Have they been known to kill other fish while they have... How aggressive are geophagus cichlids?
Will this aggression heighten if they try to spawn?
Have they been known to kill other fish while they have eggs? ]]> Cichlids DeanAsploded http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57973-geophagus-aggression.html Important: Help! Cobalt Zebra stopped eating! 1 wk. now! http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57811-help-cobalt-zebra-stopped-eating-1-wk-now.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:34:10 GMT Folks, I think I have a fish in trouble. My 65g with assorted Africans has done very well. Minimal violence and most residents are even "friendly" toward one another.

One of the earliest inhabitants, a Cobalt Zebra (Metriaclima callainos) was once the dominant animal in the tank - harassing all comers and generally a bully - even to the larger Kenyi (Metriaclima lombardoi). Suddenly, over a week ago, he essentially "retired" to the rocks and pretty much does not come out, even to feed.

He shows absolutely no sign of physical damage, nor does he exhibit any other visible sign of trouble - other than his being a complete recluse. He literally has not taken nourishment in over a week.

I once cursed his aggressive nature, now I'm afraid he is dying. He truly is one of the prettiest fish I have. I'd hate to lose him.

Any ideas?

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]]> Cichlids desertrefugee http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57811-help-cobalt-zebra-stopped-eating-1-wk-now.html Question: putting cichlids together http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57794-putting-cichlids-together.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:52:56 GMT i'm starting a cichlid tank and i was wondering if it would be ok to put these cichlids together? its a 55 gl tank. i want to add a yellow lab, jewel, kenyi, acei, red zebra, and maybe a bumblebee. how many of each should i put in there too? ]]> Cichlids kindghost http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57794-putting-cichlids-together.html 10 Gallon Tank: Cant remember what it is!! http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57742-cant-remember-what.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:31:11 GMT :;banaman I cant remember what my fish is called :( can someone throw me a link to what it is? :;banaman Image:... :;banaman I cant remember what my fish is called :( can someone throw me a link to what it is? :;banaman

:;f The Blue one :)~ :;f ]]> Cichlids Lexar169 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57742-cant-remember-what.html Question: Starting with cichlids http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57706-starting-cichlids.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:55:49 GMT hey i got a 55 gl tank and i want to get some cichlids. any suggestions on a few specific cichlids on which to start off with. the tank has been... hey i got a 55 gl tank and i want to get some cichlids. any suggestions on a few specific cichlids on which to start off with. the tank has been set up for a year so the water is good. no fish are in it now. i took them out and gave them away. ]]> Cichlids kindghost http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57706-starting-cichlids.html 90 Gallon Tank: Woopy http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57680-woopy.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:01:28 GMT ;D Im picking up my 90 gal tank tonight in Manchester NH. Really pumped i cant wait!!!!!! it comes with everything but fish n water!!!!!!! :;toast ;D Im picking up my 90 gal tank tonight in Manchester NH. Really pumped i cant wait!!!!!! it comes with everything but fish n water!!!!!!! :;toast ]]> Cichlids Camacho http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57680-woopy.html Geophagus Red Head Tapajos http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57662-geophagus-red-head-tapajos.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:43:19 GMT Right my little fishy friends, The LFS recommended these for my community tank and I trust my LFS, the also recommended alot of fish that I shouldnt... Right my little fishy friends,

The LFS recommended these for my community tank and I trust my LFS, the also recommended alot of fish that I shouldnt have!

I cant find much about them online and they are just juveniles at the moment (I have 2) but if they cant stay in a community set up then I will have to get them a nice big tank of their own (wouldnt that be a shame ;))

I look forward to your reponses! ]]> Cichlids Diggly http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/57662-geophagus-red-head-tapajos.html water chemistry for cichlids http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56964-water-chemistry-cichlids.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:50:25 GMT Hello I want to set up a malawi tank. My water readings from the tap, de-chlorinated and allowed to stand are: PH 7.6 - 8.0 KH somewhere between... Hello

I want to set up a malawi tank. My water readings from the tap, de-chlorinated and allowed to stand are:

pH 7.6 - 8.0
KH somewhere between 100 - 180
GH 250

Are any of these going to prove detrimental to cichlids and if so how do you change them/maintain them.

The articles I have read all talk about products not available on my island. The only product available here is a water softener ! Also no idea where to get crushed oyster shells etc.

Articles are good at saying for example.... take it slowly when adding epsom salts... but what does that mean? add it over a few days? add it all in one go?.... ambigious for a complete novice (or a particularly stupid one perhaps?)

I want to do this right lol

Thanks Helene

( now with 6 tanks and a grumpy husband ) ]]> Cichlids hozzie http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56964-water-chemistry-cichlids.html keyhole http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56912-keyhole.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:52:09 GMT what kind of fish can i put with a keyhole what kind of fish can i put with a keyhole ]]> Cichlids bsm http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56912-keyhole.html Agressor Cichlid http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56887-agressor-cichlid.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:20:06 GMT Okay so I have a six gallon with three julies in it. I am almost positive that they are the Julidochromis ornatus. They are still juvinile and about... Okay so I have a six gallon with three julies in it. I am almost positive that they are the Julidochromis ornatus. They are still juvinile and about 1.25 inches long. Well one of them is a agressive to another. What i think it is, is that I have two males and one female. I think this becuase the agressor only goes after one other, and some one has dug out the sand to form a small cave. I know that these guys breed in caves, but Im not usre if they are old enough yet. These are my fist Afrcian Cichlid, so I might just be paranoid. They seem to feed together nicely, but when it gets later in the evening, the agressor is a total bully. Any help would be sweet, especialy if you have had these guys before.
Thanks ]]> Cichlids Tropical Aquarist http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56887-agressor-cichlid.html Green Severum http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56858-green-severum.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:22:46 GMT My green severum has turned almost completely black and very rarely shows his real coloring. He is in a tank with a gold severum that is a little... My green severum has turned almost completely black and very rarely shows his real coloring. He is in a tank with a gold severum that is a little bit bigger then him but not anywhere near full grown. Any ideas on why his coloring has changed? The picture is the best he has come to his real coloring in the 4 weeks I have had him.

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]]> Cichlids DRock914 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56858-green-severum.html Help: electric blue female http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56852-electric-blue-female.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:38:03 GMT hi i have a electric blue female . she hasn't eaten in 2days to day is the 2nd shes interested in the food but she wont open her mouth ive had her and a male for 3 weeks now . she moves her mouth like shes eats . and opens it a little bit but i cant see any think in there and i don't know what to look for shes her normal self . 3 days ago she had a large belly but shes now slim again . do you thin she has eggs ?? :) ]]> Cichlids cindyp303 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56852-electric-blue-female.html ACA Convention 2010 - Milwaukee WI July 22-25 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56829-aca-convention-2010-milwaukee-wi-july-22-25-a.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:40:50 GMT Anyone planning on going?! Its never to early to start thinking about it! It will be in Milwaukee Wisconsin this coming year on July 22-25. If you... Anyone planning on going?! Its never to early to start thinking about it! It will be in Milwaukee Wisconsin this coming year on July 22-25. If you can name a cichlid, it will be represented in some way at this show. Its the largest Cichlid Convention in the US and it is always a BLAST. Banquet, Fish Show, Speakers, Auction...it has it all. Anyone going?

I havn't made up my mind yet, as i'm dedicating most of my time to the Discus show only a month ahead of this one, but I am trying my best to be there.

Lots of great speakers lined up like Ad Konings and Oliver Lucanus.
http://www.aca2010.com/ ]]> Cichlids Slug http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56829-aca-convention-2010-milwaukee-wi-july-22-25-a.html Severum and Convict http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56750-severum-convict.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:47:01 GMT So my green severum and convict cichlid were recently removed from my 75 gallon tank after they started killing all the other little fish... So my green severum and convict cichlid were recently removed from my 75 gallon tank after they started killing all the other little fish (Swordtails, Danios, etc.). I now realized my they got so mean. After I took them out I caught my synodontis eating a bunch of eggs attached to the bottom of the castle bubbler. I wasn't able to save any eggs though:-[ Now they are in their own tank. Do you think they will breed again? They are not fighting (a good sign?) and they share a piece of PVC pipe. The severum is about 5 inches and the convict (female) is just over 3 inches. Has anyone had this happen before? ]]> Cichlids fishfreak2009 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56750-severum-convict.html Cichlids in a community tank? http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56732-cichlids-community-tank.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:34:07 GMT I don't trust my LFSs, is there a cichlid that will leave smaller fish alone? I have guppies, danios, and dwarf gouramis in a 55 gal tank. ]]> Cichlids breese31 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56732-cichlids-community-tank.html Question: breed small fish for Cichlids http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56655-breed-small-fish-cichlids.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:21:52 GMT i was wondering what can i breed that is easy so i can feed my cichlids live food that has no illnesses? i was think those blue and red little tiny... i was wondering what can i breed that is easy so i can feed my cichlids live food that has no illnesses? i was think those blue and red little tiny fish i see all the time at petshops but idk is there different choises? something that could fit into a 1-5 gall tank ]]> Cichlids Camacho http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56655-breed-small-fish-cichlids.html Yo ! apisto force http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56629-yo-apisto-force.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:00 GMT Yo ! apisto force

Ap. sp.Miua

Ap. trifasciata "gold head"

Ap. nijsseni

Taenicara candidi

ap. agassizii "manaquiri"

ap.agassizii "careiro"

Ap. bitaeniata "mamuri"

Ap. sp . Chingarno

Ap. agassizii "alenquer"

Ap. sp. wilheimi

]]> Cichlids apistoworld(HK) http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56629-yo-apisto-force.html 40 Gallon Tank: Yellow, Reds and Blues? http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56594-yellow-reds-blues.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:33:25 GMT Will 2 of each do ok together? 2 - Yellow Labs 2 - Red Zebras 2 - Electric Blue Also what else could I put in with them? Any sort of catfish or... Will 2 of each do ok together?
2 - Yellow Labs
2 - Red Zebras
2 - Electric Blue
Also what else could I put in with them? Any sort of catfish or sucker?
-Jay ]]> Cichlids NeWcS http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/cichlids/56594-yellow-reds-blues.html