Cichlids Discussions

Keeping Fry Alive

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:49:09 -0500

Exactly what do the adults do to keep the free swimming fry alive that I cant I wait until they are swimming a couple of days. Ive tried a couple times to remove some to a hanging breeder, and they all die within hours. Water and temp are th...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Dempsey Babies

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:37:31 -0500

So I added fish to be a "dither" for my Green Terrors beating on each other. A few black tetras, 2 giant danios, another Terror, and finally a pair of small Jack Dempseys. Well to my surprise the smaller JD laid eggs on a rock in a cave, an...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: The Pending Collapse Of The U.S.A.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:09:24 -0500

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plant-friendly cichlids?

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:17:06 -0500

Are there any cichlids, other than the most obvious rams, angelfish, and keyholes that do not dig I find cichlids interesting, but I like to have plants in my tanks and prefer to do the aquascaping myself. Maybe some kind of shell dwellers P...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Green Terrors again

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:31:53 -0500

Interesting fish. First of all even after all this time, they are just so damned skittish. Even when eating they dart up and then, back down again like lightning. The bigger one dominates and chases the smaller all day. Now that that she just l...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Amazon Sword Plants holes

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:54:26 -0500

Whos more likely to be eating my plants Plecos or mystery snails Both introduced at the same time, and I dont catch either one in the act. Holes up and down leaves. JK Sinrod myconeyislandmemories.com ... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

50 page Cichlid article for free download

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:12:26 -0500

PDF called Eggspots from here: http://www.worldfish.de/eggspots001e2.pdf Good pics / reading The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Green Terrors

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:47:32 -0400

Can someone point me to some info on these guys Thanks JK Sinrod myconeyislandmemories.com ... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Four old puzzles #1

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:29:02 -0400

I think one reason rec.puzzles has become less popular is the SPAM onslaught. Why dont we find an otherwise idle ng, perhaps rec.aquaria.freshwater.cichlids as I have done here, begin crossposting there, and hope the spammers dont follow i&...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Do cichlids like puzzles?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:15:46 -0400

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Silicon Valley Aquarium Society Meeting This Satur...

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:25:36 -0500

Happy New Year We have a great speaker lined up this month to start us off, too. Gerald Griffin will speak on "Wild Bettas". Gerald is the chair of the International Betta Congress Species Maintenance Program. He will discuss care, keeping, breedi...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Online fish auction for you

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:19:31 -0500

Hello All, Please come and check out our fish auction and hobby network at www.finvillage.com. There are alot of things to do there, including gallery, forums, live auctions etc.. hope to see you all there, Jinen The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Silicon Valley Aquarium Society Meeting this Satur...

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:26:02 -0400

The recurrent theme for this year for the Silicon Valley Aquarium Society has been speakers unable to come at the last minute. It has happened once again this month. Our previously announced speaker is unable to come. Dont worry though, our own Chuc...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2 female yellow labs having babies, what to do bef...

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:56:45 -0400

I have 2 female yellow labs that are holding. Therere other cichlid in the community tank (29 gallons) as well (1 male yellow lab who probably is the father, along with 10+ fishes). I had another breeding tank (may be about 20+ gallons) setup with...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Hole in gill of Buffalo Head

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:08:31 -0400

The other day I noticed there was a small hole in one of the gills of my buffalo head. Ive had him for a few months and his behaviour has not changed much. Ive taken a few pictures. He is in a 44g tank with some bala sharks and baby plecos. ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

MegaAuction is coming Saturday (Oct. 4th), are you...

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:38:06 -0400

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 4th for our annual MegaAuction all auction, all night. Last year we had over 350 items sold. Lets break that record this year We will start checking in items at 6:15pm and the auction will start at 6:45....The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Vacation foods?

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:10:12 -0400

Is there any type of food to get for cichlids for us going on a three day vacation Thanks... James ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

can convicts eggs survive without their parents in...

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:07:38 -0400

They keep laying eggs and eating them, I have two females and one male in a 10 gallon tank. Whats wrong do i need a bigger tank is it the water more food :( I wanna have babies please help me. ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

A Query about Wardley's Pond "TEN" pellets,..

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:53:09 -0400

A Query about Wardleys Pond "TEN" pellets,... A streetperson, a longtime friend of mine, who originally got me into keeping freshwater fish years ago, by giving me my first two tanks, a ten and then a 30 gallon Bow tank I now have 9 tanks up an...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Eheim 2227 Filter with Float Valve problem

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:48:30 -0400

Has anyone else experienced this problem: My Eheim filter is stuck on full blast, it no longer fills and drains, fills and drains...it now is permanantely full and it keeps pumping. The float valve is stuck in the up position, it no longer sinks. ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Freshwater Pearl Necklace Sets Foundation for the ...

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:56:30 -0400

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TONS of jack dempsey babies out of nowhere...

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:30:51 -0400

I just realized my Jack Dempseys have had babies There must be 1000 fry in the tank, about 1/4" long, and they are swimming very vigorously, there are small clouds of them at the bottom of my tank hiding in the river rocks, and others just swimming ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

chiclids and crayfish

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:50:31 -0500

hi I got a 30 gallon tank and have 4 convicts and 2 texas chiclids in it. They are all still under 2 inches all of them and I was wondering if any1 had any suggestions on other fish that would go well with them. Plz reply Thanks The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Circle City Aquarium Club Spring Auction

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:20:15 -0500

Circle City Aquarium Club Spring Auction Sunday, March 9th, 2008 At the Ambassador Hotel(formerly Holiday Inn) Beech Grove, IN 5120 E Victory Dr Indianapolis, IN 46203 Open to the public Registration: 8 10:30 am Auction: 10:30 am complete Sile...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Texas Cichlid having Pop Eye

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:19:36 -0500

Hi Friends, I am having a 15 cm sized Texas cichlid. I was having him with other cichlids (2 Red Parrot, 1 Green Terror) in a 90 gallon tank. Yesterday, I saw that the Texas was having Pop Eye on both his eyes. And one eye seemed to be popped very ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Aquabid

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:39:45 -0500

If you ever know someone who has an aquarium, or wants one, or equipment, or some aquatic creatures to put in it, heres a site that is an eBay for aquarium keepers. http://www.google.com/searchhlen&ieISO88591&qAquabid&btnGGoogle+S...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Fish Painting or Juicing

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:13:44 -0500

Does anyone have any more information about this disgusting process known as fish painting. I hope this process is not active in todays arquarium fish suppliers. If you dont know what fish painting is I have wriiten an article at Start the discussion here

Note to self:

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:09:08 -0500

Braceless 150g (72x18x29) glass tanks are *H E A V Y* Im not sure what felt heavier... Taking it out of one basement with three people.... or putting it into the new one with only two Received a full setup (minus a full hood), including an 8" F1...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

full setup for sale for those interested?

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:32:47 -0400

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewItem&rd1&item330178813704&ssPageNameSTRK:MESE:IT&ih014 thank you The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Isolating incubating female C.Leptosoma

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:36:33 -0400

Hi All, Just started a Tanganyikan biotope a few months ago. This is such a great hobby. I was wondering when is the best time to isolate incubating female C.Leptosoma Anyone here has any experience with these mouth brooders I just witnessed my...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Pump to empty and refill aquarium

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:43:16 -0400

Hi all, I bought a 77 gal(US) aquarium a while ago and the monthly water replacing is killing me I would like to use a pump to empty and refill about 25 of the water. I have a drain pipe that I can tap into about 5 feet above the aquarium and t...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Sex Changes

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:57:32 -0400

Since its so quiet here I thought wed have a serious adult discussion. I know many of you are familiar with fish that can have a spontaneous sex change. Ive actually seen it with my own eyes with a livebearer. I was wondering if anyone has ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Jack Dempsey (Fresh water or Salt water fish)

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:26:20 -0400

I added salt to my water. I was told at the store this would be good for my Jack. Is this a fresh water or a salt water fish Should I remove the salt I never had salt in it before. ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Jack Dempsey Sick?

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:23:58 -0400

I woke up this morning and my Jack was breathing heavy. I recently cleaned its tank, changed filters and added new gravel. I was told at the store that I shouldnt have completely changed the tank. I have had this fish for about 4 years now and have ...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Discus and Angel fish

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:26:21 -0400

Hey guys, I was looking all over the net for some really decent and trust worth info about these two kinds of fish. The best source of info i came across has been these 2 ebooks Discus Fish Secrets http://xrl.us/56tx Angel Fish Secrets Revealed h...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Tips for a discus newcomer

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:25:30 -0400

Greetings all, Im starting out with a new discus setup (a 25 gallon tank set up with peat substratum, low Gh, low Kh, slightly acidic water with pH at 6.6, marineland exterior water filter). The tank is now being cycled with a small tetra popula...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

crayfish wanted

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:45:39 -0400

I am looking for some Cambarus species crayfish from virginia and Tenn. If anybody catches them or you have kids that catch them I may be interested in buying some if they are Cambarus types. If you live in one of the states and catch them. Email m...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Freshwater supplies threatened in central Pacific

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:10:49 -0400

An international team from The Australian National University, Ecowise Environmental, the Government of the Republic of Kiribati, the French agency CIRAD and the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission has been studying the impacts of natural a...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Lighting ?

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:58:47 -0400

Im converting a 72 gal. bowfront tank from a reef tank to an african cichlid tank. What type lighting and filtration do I need I have a large Coralife light with 2 21" actinic bulbs and 2 21" 10,000K bulbs. Can any of these be used I have the la...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Whew this room died?

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:51:33 -0400

I used to come here a bunch when I was running MidSouth Cichlids, and this room used to rock. Everyone out of the hobby Where is everyone Off of usenet I suppose. I know there are other cichlid forums, I frequent them from time to time as well. I...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Cichlids again

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 23:36:46 -0400

5 yrs ago I had 3 55 gal tanks and a 75 gal tank with cichlids in them (red devil, Oscar, Jack Dempsey). I enjoyed the fish so much. But due to life getting in the way I ended up selling/giving away my tanks and fish. Ive regretted ever since not...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

30 Gal Freshwater Aquarium + Chiclid Question

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:49:01 -0400

Thinking about getting a cichlid. That statement alone probably conjurs up many questions that you would need to ask, so lets see if I can explain my situation some, so that I can get some advice from "the pros". Im not sure which chichlid that I...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Interested in cichlids

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:11:22 -0400

Hello everyone. First some background. I have had my 55gal freshwater tank for about 8 months now. I have kept various tropicals in it with varying levels of success. Currently, I have 5 neon tetras, 3 corys, 2 platys and 1 female betta. My wat...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Cichlids and Neon Tetras

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:51:43 -0400

I am a new aquarium owner and was given 3 cichlids, just wondering if Neon Tetras are compatable ... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

crayfish

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:39:37 -0400

I need some crayfish from the coosa river near rome ga. Any traders out there To trade, I have a large supply of freshwater clams, 2 types, red ludwigia and parrots feather plants, fissiden moss for shrimp tanks, inch long freshwater grass shrimp,...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Urgent response required

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 03:48:22 -0400

I have an African peacock cichlid that all of a sudden is swimming upside down. It ties to go upright but ends up tail up and upside down. What is the problem and how do I cure the situation. I have been told to put Epsom salts into the water, will ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

fissidens moss on aquabid

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:02:40 -0400

This stuff is great for nano and shrimp tanks. http://www.aquabid.com/cgibin/auction/auction.cgiliveplantsm&1181329229 The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Fissidens moss, riccia and other plants, co2 react...

Thu, 17 May 2007 17:05:01 -0400

Fissidens moss, riccia and other plants, co2 reactors and african cichlids. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewItem&sspagenameSTRK3AMESE3AIT&viewitem&item280114975864&rd1&rd1 The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

africans

Sun, 13 May 2007 22:33:25 -0400

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Riccia, parrots feather, etc.

Thu, 03 May 2007 16:27:13 -0400

Riccia, red ludwigia ripens, baby tears, and parrots feather on ebay. Good prices. http://cgi.ebay.com/RicciaaquariumpondplantaquaticlivetropicalmossW0QQitemZ280102345448QQihZ018QQcategoryZ43542QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here