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by Eclipse4
Sat May 25, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: fish holding - a real attempt
Replies: 5
Views: 828

Re: fish holding - a real attempt

They will indeed, but the spawning cycle will persist.
by Eclipse4
Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: My skittish cichlid
Replies: 6
Views: 958

Re: My skittish cichlid

I completely agree with adding more hiding spots for your Mbuna. With African cichlids, they really do need plenty of places to hide. I'd say keep the lights on, but create some spots where the light can't reach. You can try rearranging the tank, adding some plants or decorations, and see how that ...
by Eclipse4
Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: setting up a 27 gallon cichlid tank
Replies: 9
Views: 1549

Re: setting up a 27 gallon cichlid tank

Africans are brutal, no matter the species. I've kept them, bred them, and learned my lesson - they're just too aggressive. You need a tank that's double, triple the size of 29 gallons, especially if you're not breeding and don't know the sex ratio. I'm talking 60 gallons, 90 gallons - that's the ...