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what is your favorite cichlid


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figgy
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 1:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Surprised Good mornin',

Well, IMO with these two species I would do a little more research before housing in a tank of more aggressive species you are considering Shocked IMHO I would either concentrate on an aggressive genre like, Mad Pseudotropheus or less aggressive, like ELECTRIC YELLOW, BLUE DOLPHIN, BORLEYI, PEACOCKS, RUSTY
to name a few. Keep in mind that just because these are "less aggressive" does not mean there won't be chasing going on, and interest in your aquarium, & you'll fall asleep watching your fish Brick wall All african cichlids are aggressive fish, some more than others, but they are all interesting to watch.

You have a nice tank size to work with, and what you want may work, just keep in mind...There is a possibility that your choice of fish will not co-exist peacefully. Your less aggressive ones may suffer from stress Sad or worse Crying or Very sad I'll share what I know about the species you mentioned & let you decide what will work best for you Wink

CYRTOCARA MOORII "MALAWI BLUE DOLPHIN":

Easy to keep, & pretty adaptable.
Although slow growing, males are known to reach over 11" & females 8"
Unlike the mbuna's, the "Malawi Blue Dolphin" is found in shallow waters of Lake Malawi.
Males develop nuchal hump.

COPADICHROMIS BORLEYI "YELLOW FIN":

Easy to keep, & adaptable.
Grows to 9"
Not a picky eater - ALGAE EATER Wink

Both are non-aggressive & may have a hard time with more aggressive tank mates.

Both are large, beautiful Malawi Cichlids Mr. Green
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raghu_gg
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 8:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Surprised

I would love to have Oscars and Severums
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DUCKLE-BUM
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 2:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Duckle-bum likes the ol' Oscars, personality counts for a lot Mr. Green
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barupa
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would have to say Parrot Cichlids just there personalitys.
second would be Discuss so nice,
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Fish Addict
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 12, 2004 4:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for you info it is very hard to pick well have to just keep researching
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