Feb 4, 2024 · Hello. And, welcome to Cichlid Forum! - Please be more specific in listing the species and numbers of Cichlids in your aquarium. And no, I suspect you will NOT find a chart listing genetics or …

Mar 31, 2024 · What gph is the wavemaker and what species of fish are you keeping? Only asking because some cichlids like high current and some like calm, low flow.

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May 1, 2025 · I have on occasion, heard aquarists poo poo the significance, and relevance of a waters pH. A pH of 4, common in black water rivers of South America, such as the Rio Orinoco, Rio Negro …

Oct 29, 2025 · Undeterred, I just simply keep Central American species (or some of the South American locality Cichlids, that actually prefer harder, more alkaline water conditions in the aquarium).

May 15, 2023 · That 0.7-1.25mm sounds perfect. Your water sounds perfect for Malawi cichlids, no need to worry about buffering. The color is totally personal preference. I like the look of black substrate, …

Feb 2, 2025 · They're only aggressive when they're stressed, usually from not having enough space. And the "minimum tank size for one Oscar" doesn't just apply to other oscars, it applies to all other …

Aug 29, 2024 · Hi everyone, I am new to keeping cichlids and need some advice on selecting the best filter for my aquarium. My tank is a 75 gallon setup with a mix of African cichlids. I have heard that …

Jan 3, 2024 · Another couple cichlids I found that tolerated pond life in the north fairly well, were Herichhys carpintus, and Mayaheros beanii. Coming from central and northern Mexico, subtropical in …

May 4, 2023 · Hi! I recently started a new aquarium setup with two small (1 inch/ 2.5 cm) polar parrot cichlids. It seems that the one is male and the other is female, but I may be mistaken. At first they …