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by emeraldh
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: identifying compatibility issues
Replies: 2
Views: 434

identifying compatibility issues

Hey guys, so I stopped by my local fish store over the weekend and ended up bringing home a couple of new additions. I've got a 55 gallon at home with 5 cichlids and a pleco, and I saw this one fish in the same tank as some cichlids at the store. The store owner said it was compatible, so I figured ...
by emeraldh
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Dealing with an aggressive cichlid
Replies: 4
Views: 709

Re: Dealing with an aggressive cichlid

Thanks for the insight, I'll definitely keep that in mind. I'm planning on reintroducing the dominant cichlid back into the tank soon, if his aggression persists I'll likely rehome him. A friend of mine has a tank with larger cichlids, but they're Mbunas, I'm not sure if my fish would mesh well with ...
by emeraldh
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Dealing with an aggressive cichlid
Replies: 4
Views: 709

Re: Dealing with an aggressive cichlid

Thanks for sharing your experience, I really appreciate it.
by emeraldh
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:40 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Dealing with an aggressive cichlid
Replies: 4
Views: 709

Dealing with an aggressive cichlid

Hey everyone, I've got a bit of a situation with my 55 gallon tank. I've got a mix of 13 haps and peacocks, and one of my cichlids was getting pretty roughed up - nipped fins and bruises all over. I'd add Melafix to help him recover, but it was a recurring thing. Then, after about a week, that same ...