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Looking good and tidy. You've done a great job.

Makes sense now, thanks for explaining. I'll take a look at your old tank build, that one looks nice too

Lovely setup you've got there lentoa, I'm excited to see how it all comes together. I'm curious about the egg crate, what's the plan for using those?

But it's mine lol, typos r the best

Good luck if you do decide to give it a shot then

I've never had a saltwater tank, just freshwater. Thinking of getting one when I can afford it, and I'd love to have a tank with these little guys. Wondering if I can keep other fish with them, or even have multiple in the same tank? Also, are they a pain to care for?


I've dabbled in freshwater ...

I'm still pretty new to freshwater, never done saltwater, but I recall chatting with a salty about that fish and if I'm not mistaken, they said it's a tough one to care for.

Congrats are in order. Pics are a must, can't wait to see those little multis and the new additions, the fry.

I'm going to take a guess that the tank's not being cycled is a major contributor to your fish's behavior. When did you actually bring him home - was it right after you set up the tank? As for water changes, how often do you do them and how much water do you replace?

I think the ammonia and nitrite ...

Hiya silvers,

Sorry to hear you're having some trouble with your Red Parrot Cichlid. Hopefully, we can get to the bottom of this and sort things out for you.

To better understand what might be going on, could you tell us a bit more about your tank and the fish's environment? We'd love to know the ...