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.
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∙ 9y agoYes, African cichlids require temperatures ranging from 74 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, which would be considered a tropical temperature.
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.
African cichlids are known for being territorial and often dig pits in the substrate as a way to establish and defend their territory. This behavior is typical for cichlids and is not necessarily cause for concern as long as they are not harming themselves or other fish in the tank. Providing plenty of hiding spots and visual barriers can help reduce aggression in cichlids.
Aggressive or fin-nipping fish should be avoided with rams, such as larger cichlids, barbs, and some tetras. Bottom-dwelling fish that may compete for territory, like some catfish species, should also be avoided to ensure the well-being of rams. It's best to research and choose tankmates carefully to create a peaceful and harmonious tank environment for rams.
72 legs A tropical fish has 72 legs
Perona cichlids are known to be aggressive and territorial, so it is best to keep them with other large, robust cichlids in a species-specific tank. Mixing them with other fish may lead to aggression and potential harm to the other tankmates. It's important to research and plan for suitable tankmates that can coexist peacefully with perona cichlids.
African cichlids, barbs, livebearers, synodontis catfish, loaches, cichlids, tetras, mailed catfish, labyrinthfish, and rainbowfish.
Paul V. Loiselle has written: 'Guide to African Cichlids' 'Tetra's Popular Guide to Tropical Cichlids'
It depends on what type of tropical fish you are intending to keep; it ranges from 6 (freshwater & discus) to 8.5 (for 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.
Rather than give you "species' I'll give you "Groups of fish that contain certain types of species.". Good commonly available fish usually available at the local pet shops. Tetras, Anabantids, Dwarf Cichlids, Rasboras, Livebearers, Catfishes, Algae eaters, African Cichlids and South American Cichlids. All the above are tropical and some are very specific in their water parameter requirements.
Yes Because them where from South America, africa, and Asia. Hope that help!!!
Would what get along with African Cichlids?
It looks like the Breeding Mouth Brooding African Cichlids.
It's easier to say they are good community fish that are compatible with most normal tropical fish. They are not compatible with fish that need special water conditions like Discus or African Cichlids. They are also not suitable to be mixed with large predators like Oscars or Arowanas who would hunt and eat them.
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
some names/breeds of tropical fish are mollys a larger fish from a range of courloursguppies smaller fish but males hane large back fins neon tetras small blue and red fish tiger barbs black and orange can be agresive sword fins a same size as a guppie but males have longer tales at the end then females fighting fish agresive but beautiful fish coulours are red and blue angel fish small or large can be agresive colours range gouramies larger thin fish usaly white or green and purple strips calm fish depends on the breed
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.