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Too bad it didn't work out. I'm still on the lookout for a sand sifter that can handle the conditions in my African cichlid tank. Are there any other fish or even invertebrates that might be suitable, or would they just become a snack for my cichlids?

Planning to introduce Corydoras to my tank, just wondering which cichlids would be suitable. Pandas aren't typically known for their hard water tolerance, I've always thought of Peppered, Bronze/Albino forms as being more adaptable, Emeflaked Brochis and Hoplo Catfish also come to mind.


I've ...

I've been told some corydoras species, like pandas and peppermints, can adapt to hard water if introduced slowly. I'm really interested in adding cories or a similar sand-sifting fish to my cichlid setup.

Has anyone here successfully kept cories with their cichlids, or maybe another type of sand ...

It's a huge relief that the scales are no longer raised.

My feeding regime is pretty straightforward - I feed the fish once a day during the week, and twice a day on weekends when I do the water change and clean up. Mondays are starve days, so they get a break from food.

I alternate between ...

He's still on the mend, so I'll hold off on moving him for now. If I need to bring in the big guns with a more targeted med, I'll do just that. Melafix is all I'm using at the moment.

I've been careful with the protein levels, but I have had some unexpected additions to the menu - the fish have ...

Managed to snap a couple of pics of the affected male P. Acei.

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You can just make out the pineconing, but it doesn't seem to be progressing, so that's a positive.

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I've got a group of 3 P. Acei (2 females, 1 male) in with P. Soulosi and Rusty cichlids, and I'm worried about the male Acei. His pectoral fins got damaged, probably from swimming in and out of the rocks too eagerly while chasing the females.

This damage has led to some concerning symptoms - he's ...

I'm not familiar with RiverKai fry specifically, but I think we'll need a bit more information to give you a helpful answer. What's the main tank like that you're planning to move these fry into?

I've got a community tank with a mix of Mbuna, and it's been working out pretty well for the fry. We ...

Indeed, very broad question. To help narrow it down, do you envision a 4x3x2 tank with a few show-stopping specimens or a bustling community of smaller fish? Are you after a kaleidoscope of colors or a tank teeming with interesting behaviors?

I'm assuming the tank dimensions are in feet, correct ...

For me, it's all about enjoying the different tanks around the house at various times.

I love starting my day with a cup of coffee in front of my living room tank, either the one with the tiger barbs and zebra loach or the one with the Congo tetras and corydoras. After walking the dog, I'll move ...