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That's fantastic, good luck with the little ones. Now that she's done spawning, Momma should start eating again.

Thanks kalevi, Vallis is definitely on my radar now. Hearing about what works for others is really helpful, so thanks for sharing your experience.

Thanks for the extra advice, I appreciate it. I'll keep Java Ferns in mind as a last resort, hutmog, but I'd still like to try potted plants first. swiftfly, I've taken your advice on board and decided to put the swords in my community tank instead - I've already potted them up.
I'm now looking at ...

Thanks, I've gone with Zorchzon Swords, hoping their leaves will be tough enough for my cichlids.

I'm looking to introduce some plants to my Malawi setup and I'm after ones that can thrive in pots, rather than those with exposed rhizomes like Java Fern. I'm not exactly an expert on aquatic plants, so I'd love to hear from anyone with experience growing them in African cichlid tanks. Any ...

Thanks everyone, really appreciate the help.

I'm thinking Frontosa, maybe - there's a hint of banding on the flanks, which seems about right for a young one.

I'm trying to figure out what type of cichlid I've got here. It was labeled as a "juvenile African Cichlid" when I bought it. The fish is about an inch and a half in length. Can anyone help me identify the species?