Why don't my big cichlids kill each other? How are those new additions to the 300 gallon all still alive? Here's my theory, my 5 tips on why my big cichlids don't kill each other and why there's finally peach in my cichlid tanks. It wasn't always like that. What changed? Let's talk about it!
Do you keep big aggressive cichlids? What's been your experience and successful actions in curbing aggression?
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Live Streaming
Join me and a great group of fish keepers on Saturday's at 11am Central (that's 9am Pacific / Noon Eastern) for The Cichlids & Coffee live stream. It's a great hour of fish fun and gets into everything from setting up a tank, filtration, fish selection and everything in between. I hope to see you there.
Thank you to key vendors that have helped with my new fish room including:
Aquarium Co-Op, a top provider of both products and knowledge for all types of fish keepers.
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Sera Aquarium Products - See their line here: www.sera.de/us
NorthFin Fish Food available here:
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Sicce, a top quality manufacturer of aquarium pumps and filters.
Hygger/AQQA makers of a variety of aquarium products such as lights, pumps and heaters.
Underwater Galleries, makers of the most beautiful ceramic caves available.
Xpertmatic, maker of good quality internal filters and air pumps.
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If you're looking for a very helpful, knowledgeable and supportive group, check out the Ben O'Cichlid group on Facebook. Cichlid is in the name but all types of fish keepers are welcome. Be sure to answer all the join-in questions or the group moderators will not let you in. It's how we keep the trolls out.
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Thank you for the on-going support and encouragement!
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