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Questions tagged [cichlid]

A diverse family of fish, popular among aquarists for their interesting social and breeding behaviors. Cichlids often require particular water parameters, diets, and tankmates to thrive in the home aquarium.

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How do I control the convict fish population of my aquarium?

I made the mistake of introducing convict cichlids to my aquarium from a friend who was trying to get rid of them (should have been a big tip-off). Over time, these things overtook my tank and are breeding out of control. I'm sure I could find out…
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Will my Mikrogeophagus ramirezi be okay by itself?

I had a couple Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (German Blue Ram / Ram chiclid) in my tank, but unfortunately, the female died. Can I keep the male solitary, or is it really important for them to be held as a couple?
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Feeding mashed green peas to discus

I have been feeding my juvenile discus (3 inches / 7.5 cm each) and other cichlids in my tank with a wide variety of food like pellets, flakes, bloodworms, beef heart mix, etc. (4 feedings a day). As all my feedings include more protein intake, the…
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How to move cichlid/sucker fish for rehoming?

I am a science teacher who inherited many class pets when my predecessor left. He made absolutely no plans for these critters, and now I feel horribly because with the COVID school closures I am unable to take care of the critters (I live 30+…
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Can I put resin aquarium ornaments in boiling water for sterilization?

First of all, I'm not an English native user, so the sentences are not as clear as you would like. Sorry for that. Yesterday I got some second-hand ornaments that I could put into my home aquarium to serve as a hideout for cichlids. Those are quite…
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My aggressive fish has become very shy, afraid in the last week. What changed?

I have a 225 gallon aquarium. I have 10 large fish inside. The most aggressive fish is my Red Devil. He normally chases all other fish and the others will rarely if ever attempt to go after him. This has changed in the last week. He is now very shy,…
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How often should I feed my juvenile discus fish to grow their full potential

I have juvenile discus fish(2.5" to 3") and based on my online research it is said by many that three to four feedings in a day with wide variety of foods will help them grow healthy & to full potential. Currently I'm following below feeding…
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Cichlids fishes are dying in summer weather

I have a different kind of cichlid fish and I live in Lahore, Pakistan. It's summer time here and the temperature is 50°C in day time and 32°C in night. My fish tank is about 45 Gallon and the temperature in the tank was 35°C... But I tried bringing…
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Blood Parrot Cichlid Behaviour

I have Two blood parrots among other kinds of fish as well, one of them hits on the other however, the aquarium is big enough (50gal) and decorated so each can have their own hiding place. Once I was doing some maintaining so I removed them into a…
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Should I euthanize my fish?

For almost a year, my pet cichlid has been favoring laying on his right side at the bottom of the tank, but still swims around (clumsily) and eats. I do monthly water changes, I've used Pimafix and Melafix, I've tried feeding him boiled, peeled…
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Are German blue rams canibals

Do german blue rams eat other german blue rams' fries? I mean not their own fries but the same species fries.
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German blue rams behaviour and sexing

I have bought 4 German blue rams from two different shops, hoping I can’t get a pair from them and now I have a few questions. Do females show aggression? Could females chase other rams? If two of them keep fighting, does that mean they are…
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Why did my Oscar change color?

Both pictures are the same Oscar. I was hoping someone can tell me if it normal for him to change colors like that.
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Separating the fry from parents - German Blue Ram

If I leave the eggs to hatch with parents and let the parents raise the fry, when should I take the fries out? I mean, for how long they can live with their parents? I know at some point parents will be preparing for the next spawn and will get…
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