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by MouthFullofFish
Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:42 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: photos of terracotta caves in the aquarium
Replies: 4
Views: 2092

Re: photos of terracotta caves in the aquarium

I've had great success with terracotta pots in my tanks - they're a hobbyist's best friend, if you ask me. Affordable, versatile, and my bettas adore them. I like to add a bit of flair by filling the pots with substrate and planting some greens, so it looks like the plants are spilling out.

Your ...
by MouthFullofFish
Tue Dec 17, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: help me identify my fish species
Replies: 6
Views: 3067

Re: help me identify my fish species

The bright yellow one on the right, I'm pretty sure that's a yellow lab. Then the one right below it, that's probably an electric blue. You know, you'd likely find these in the "assorted" section at a local fish store. That's about all I can help with, sorry.
by MouthFullofFish
Tue May 28, 2024 9:50 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: beach stones
Replies: 2
Views: 847

Re: beach stones

Using beach stones can be a bit tricky. Porous stones can cause problems when they're put in a freshwater tank, the marine salt gets in and it can be an issue. It's especially a problem with wood, the salt just lingers. I'm not sure if it's a big deal for an African cichlid tank, but for a South ...
by MouthFullofFish
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: betta experiences with small floating logs
Replies: 13
Views: 3081

Re: betta experiences with small floating logs

My betta's experience with the Zoomed Betta leaf hammock was pretty underwhelming - he won't even give it a second glance. I actually tried it out with three of my other fish, but none of them showed any interest in it either.

On the other hand, I've had some success with fake logs that have ...
by MouthFullofFish
Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:44 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Kribensis behavior inquiry
Replies: 5
Views: 1170

Re: Kribensis behavior inquiry

I think you meant burrowing, right. I was wondering if you'd borrowed some kribs from a friend or something.

Anyway, from what I know, this behavior is usually a sign that they're getting ready to mate. I've had my kribs for a while now, and I've noticed they do this before spawning.

Do all your ...
by MouthFullofFish
Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:46 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: setting up a 27 gallon cichlid tank
Replies: 9
Views: 2048

Re: setting up a 27 gallon cichlid tank

I get the overstocking thing, but I'm still worried about stunting - I've never had any experience with these fish before.
by MouthFullofFish
Thu Sep 07, 2023 11:40 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: setting up a 27 gallon cichlid tank
Replies: 9
Views: 2048

setting up a 27 gallon cichlid tank

My sister's still relying on that aquatic calculator website for her fish research, and honestly, I think it's a recipe for disaster. Today she came to me saying she's replaced her neptunes and tetras with an acai cichlid, a red zebra, and an auratus. She's got a 27-gallon tank and I'm seriously ...