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Jan 27, 2025 · The maximum number of Cichlid species, within the behavioral limitations the tank will permit Non-Cichlid dither fish? Of course! - So, am I on-point with those observations? Does this …

Oct 29, 2025 · Hello all! Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm in the process of setting up a 75 gallon and plan to stock with SA Cichlids/other SA community fish. This would be the first time I've kept …

Sep 13, 2009 · I have a convict that has been resting at the bottom of the tank lately. Usually she is full of energy but now almost crawls across the substrate at the bottom. I see no signs of stress on the …

Nov 23, 2008 · I have heard mixed opinions on keeping pleco's in an aquarium with cichlids. I have been told that the pleco's will sometimes kill cichlids in the middle of the night. Just wondering if anybody …

Feb 2, 2025 · A forum community dedicated to Cichlid Fish owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about breeding, health, behavior, housing, adopting, care, classifieds, and more!

Jan 1, 2025 · Hello. And, welcome to Cichlid Forum. - And well, good luck with those. Out of all the different Severum species, variants and morphs, the most unpredictable ones we’ve seen (on this …

Feb 20, 2012 · So, I have always struggled with the problem of my cichlids digging into the sand in my tank. Eventually they would reach the under gravel filter panels and it would make the take look …

Dec 21, 2024 · Hey yall, so I have a 125 gallon South American tank with a zebra pike cichlid, 5 geophagus (surinamensis or altifrons or alibos I have no idea how to tell) and a blue phantom pleco. …

Jun 10, 2025 · The cichlid species flock of East Africa comprises 15 distinct taxonomic tribes, most of which evolved in Lake Tanganyika over the last 10 million years. The youngest tribe in Tanganyika is …