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A plecostamus (check spelling) I call them "pleco's", it is the only 'algae-eater' that NOTHING will even think about eating. For one main reason, spikes!! The pleco has spikes or spines much like a catfish. They are not nearly as poisonous as a cat fish but still pack a nasty sting, if a cichlid or any other larger fish did manage to get in it it's mouth both the cichlid and pleco are most likely going to die. " Survival of the fittest" I have seen the rare case were the pleco was 'spat' out and the other fish ended up dying which then the pleco later consumed it's rotting corpse- irony!! Plecos ARE catfish. But the answerer above me is right: nothing messes with a Plecostomus catfish.
Also, if you are pricked by their spines, go immediately to the Doctor!
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Where do African Cichlids live?
African Cichlids are from the Great Rift Lakes of East Africa. Mainly Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika.
What is the name of a tropical fish?
African cichlids, barbs, livebearers, synodontis catfish, loaches, cichlids, tetras, mailed catfish, labyrinthfish, and rainbowfish.
Can silver dollar fish mix with African cichlids?
The Silver Dollar comes from the soft acid waters of the Amazon. They are not at all suited to the hard alkaline water required for African cichlids.
Is it OK to put live plants in a tank with African Cichlids in it?
yes
Would they get along with African cichlids?
Would what get along with African Cichlids?
What does a malawe fish look like?
It looks like the Breeding Mouth Brooding African Cichlids.
Are African cichlids tropical fish?
In the wild, African Cichlids eat plants like blue-green algae and organic detritus. These plants are high in fiber, but provide little nutritional content, so cichlids eat continuously to maintain their metabolism.
Can your African chiclids live with your gourami?
99% of the African cichlids are very aggressive fish and will more than likely cause the untimely death of anyother type of fish (and usually same type) that you place within the confine of your aquarium. Also, one should note that PH levels differ between the two. While you can acclimate up and down with fish (Most African cichlids locally are kept PH 7.0 instead of recommended PH 8.2) not all will take the change in stride.
Can butterfly koi and African chitlets?
Koi are a cool temperature water fish while African cichlids need warm water. Koi will not be as happy and healthy with 80* water Koi are a cool temperature water fish while African cichlids need warm water. Koi will not be as happy and healthy with 80* water
What sort of aquarium fish are there?
Mollies, tetras, south African cichlids, African cichlids, wags, gold fish, beta fish, placo's, catfish, guppies, kois, goriamies, theres a lot more but I dont have the time to list them. Go to your local pet store, if they sell aquariums and fish, they should be much more familiar with all the different types than I am.
Can a African cichlids fish live in salt water?
Most African cichlids are from the Rift Lakes in the Great Rift Valley, and they require very specific water chemistry. Although their water contains some salt (sodium chloride) it also contains other salts of potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium. Rather than being salt water, it is very hard water. So to answer the question - no, African cichlids can't live in the kind of salt water that is used in marine aquariums. However, most of them (with a few exceptions, such as the hardy kribensis) can't live in true freshwater either. They need water that matches the chemistry of the Rift Lakes, which is unlike any other body of water on Earth.
What kind of fish can African Chiclids get along with?
African cichlids are best kept with other African cichlids of similar size and aggression levels. Mixing them with fish from other regions can result in aggression and compatibility issues due to different water parameter requirements and behavioral patterns. It's recommended to research specific species to ensure compatibility in an African cichlid tank.
