south american cichlid

Hi all, I’m wondering if anyone has any experience in keeping this species within a community setup? Seen in my LFS today, did some research and they are recommended as a community species, but this evening I’ve read horror stories about them being psychopaths! I understand they can show...

Hello all, So I have a 75 gallon tank which currently houses 1 red spotted severum 1 EBA 1 Synodontis catfish 3 Rainbows (2 passes away recently) 6 polar blue parrot convict cichlids So I did have a group of 5 rainbow fish, but now it is down to 3. I checked the water, and it had perfect...

Hi I set up a 55 gallon aquarium and I have some stocking ideas from a previous post. - Already cycled * Ph = 7.8 - 8.52 units. * GH = 159 - 164 ppm * Calcium = 47 - 78.5 ppm Fish I'm thinking about stocking with: - 2 Large schools of tetra (probably cardinals and something else) - 3 oto cats...

Currently have a pair of electric blue acara in a 45 gallon tank w plentiful cover from driftwood, rocks, and plants. Any suggestions as to compatible schooling fish, or another companion that isn’t equally eye catching ? Thought about firemouth and severnum but they’re definitely too large...

Hey guys, I have a 75 gallon tank which I want to use for a South American Cichlid tank. I’m debating on keeping 2 electric blue acara, a jack Dempsey, and a firemouth / green terror together. Would this be doable, or would there be constant fighting and unnecessarily territorial behavior? Don’t...

Hey guys, recently gotten back into the hobby after a few years of absence. School work etc... Anyways I have purchased a single German Blue Ram. and i want to get it a mate in attempts of breeding. Pretty sure this one is a female. Would appreciate if someone could confirm or tell me otherwise...

This is only here to be later moved to the fish species index. Thanks   Common name/s: Geophagus Red Head Tapajo   Scientific name: Geophagus sp. 'orange head'   Family: Cichlidae   Origin: South America   Maximum size: 5-6” (12-15cm)   pH: 4.5-7.5    Water temperature: 76-86f (24-30C)   Care...