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Offline jwalser18

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I'M GOING CICHLID
« on: June 03, 2013, 05:52:56 PM »
 I'm looking to this weekend COMPLETELY convert my tank to a cichlid only tank. I was thinking of doing monsters/oddballs, but my heart belongs with the cichlids.. so this brings me to my next few questions:

- How many? of what? does gender matter? (I want something that is colorful, yet easy enough to have little complications.)

- I was told mbuna would be the way to go? If so.. what does this mean? Can I combine others? I guess what species go well together? How to know what's good?

- LAST (sorry this is a lot) any breeders I should look into in the battle creek (49017) area to buy from?

Sorry I'm asking so many questions.. I just don't want to rush this and it's overwhelming. LOTS AND LOTS of latin terms def throwing me off.

appreciate any tips!
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Offline Ron

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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2013, 06:21:14 PM »
There are old world cichlids (mbuna, haps, peacocks, tanganyikan sp. victorians) and New World species (big, bland, blah looking things  :P). Which interest you more?

A lot of the answers to your questions will depend on what you're thinking of keeping.
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2013, 06:25:15 PM »
oh, def old world :) (I thought I posted in old world ;p)
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2013, 06:43:13 PM »
AQ advisor can help tailor tank if you have a general idea.  You put in tank size, filtration, and fish species and numbers.  It can let you know if they are compatible.

http://www.aqadvisor.com/
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2013, 06:58:54 PM »
I'm aware of the site, but thank you though :) the problem is I don't even know what fish come from what lakes, what are compatible, how much overstocked does it need to be, etc. if that makes sense?
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2013, 06:59:42 PM »
Also, I have 2 cascade 300 HOB filters 2 air wands, and will be picking up a powerhead this weekend when it all happens/.
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2013, 07:22:58 PM »
Cichlidae.com is a good resource for determining where fish are from.
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2013, 09:03:38 PM »
What size tank? Give us some colors that you would like to have in your tank and we may be able to make some good suggestions!
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2013, 09:10:36 PM »
55 gallon tank :) sorry thought I had that in there

nice blue's/yellow's orange? white?
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2013, 10:12:46 PM »
Blue: Sulphur Head Peacock
Yellow: Benga Sunshine Peacock
Orange: Aulonocara Jacobfriebergi Eureka Red
White: White Knight Ahli
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2013, 10:55:01 PM »
Might wanna look into fixing your caps lock before spending money on fish. :P
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2013, 11:01:53 PM »
Quote from: Regalblue on June 03, 2013, 10:55:01 PM
Might wanna look into fixing your caps lock before spending money on fish. :P




I was excited :D
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2013, 11:03:23 PM »
Quote from: CrazyCoolPeacocks on June 03, 2013, 10:12:46 PM
Blue: Sulphur Head Peacock
Yellow: Benga Sunshine Peacock
Orange: Aulonocara Jacobfriebergi Eureka Red
White: White Knight Ahli


are any of these common? also, could i do 3 of each? would they have to be sexed?
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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2013, 12:02:08 AM »
Iodotropheus sprengerae

Labidochromis caeruleus

Pseudotropheus sp. "Acei"

4 of each okay? unsexed?

reference:

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_55g.php

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Re: I'M GOING CICHLID
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2013, 12:19:17 AM »
No, Acei will be too big for a 55 & they are more of an open water Mbuna,  compared to Labs & Rusties
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