cichlids

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by joe, Nov 12, 2005.

  1. joeValued MemberMember

    i am getting a new 12 gal. tank and was wonder if i could get cichlids. If i can i was wondering if they r hard to keep and the maintnence required for them. also what food and tank set-up they would like.
     
    Nov 12, 2005
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  2. GunnieWell Known MemberMember

    A 12 gal. tank is not big enough for most cichlids, but it would be a good size for some of the shell dweller species. They are quite interesting fish, and would be a little more unique than most tanks that size. Here is a great link to give you some information on these interesting fish:

     
     
    Nov 12, 2005
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  3. ButterflyModeratorModerator Member

    Shellies(shelldwellers) are very interesting little fish and very prolific. Gunnie and I both have them. They are very easy to take care of.
    Carol
     
    Nov 12, 2005
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  4. Miss MouseWell Known MemberMember

    oooh they're cool! I didn;t even know they existed. You guys shouldn't tempt me!
     
    Nov 13, 2005
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  5. ButterflyModeratorModerator Member

    Consider yourself tempted ;)
    Multis feeding:
    Multis up close:
     

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    Nov 13, 2005
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  6. Miss MouseWell Known MemberMember

    They are very cute - I like their lips especially - they look good for fishy kisses ;D
     
    Nov 13, 2005
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  7. joeValued MemberMember

    thanks for the new ideas
     
    Nov 14, 2005
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  8. dano569Valued MemberMember

    YOU COULD GET 2 OR 3 BRICHARDIS
     
    Nov 30, 2005
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  9. ButterflyModeratorModerator Member

    Neolamprologus Brichardi are beautiful fish who reach about 4 inches at maturity. They can also be a little aggressive and need plenty of room to claim territory. 12 gal. probably isn't big enough 3 but a pair might work. but personally I still like multis better. Their personalitys are so sweet.
    Carol
     
    Nov 30, 2005
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  10. dano569Valued MemberMember

    your are probably right a 12 gallon might be to small for 3.if you had like a 20 or 29 that would be cool.when they pair off the other brichardi in the tank guard the entrance to the mating pair.a colony of them would be awesome!!!!!!.don't you think?
     
    Nov 30, 2005
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  11. ButterflyModeratorModerator Member

    Definately a beautiful display in a larger tank. ;)
    Carol
     
    Nov 30, 2005
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