Amazing Cichlids

Fluval FX4 External Filter Review – Is it Worth It?

I’ve been running the Fluval FX4 for many weeks now on one of my African cichlids’ tanks, and so far it is great. The pump is very quiet, and the …

African Cichlids Tank Setup – Complete Guide

Ideally, you should try to create a densely planted tank for your African Cichlids that has different levels of rocks and caves which will serve as their den and place …

African Cichlids Temperature – Everything You Need to Know

African cichlids are fish that are naturally found in Africa. These fish are usually found in areas where there is relatively warm water, with temperatures between 68 and 86 degrees …

African Cichlids Tank Requirements – Complete Guide

African Cichlids are a relatively hardy species that will adapt to most aquarium conditions. They will accept most foods, including flakes and pellets. They are also easy to breed if …

Best Water pH for African Cichlids

First off, we can put African Cichlids into three different categories based on where they come from. They come from three main lakes which include Lake Malawi, Victoria and Tanganyika. …

Can Convict Cichlids Change Gender?

Identifying the gender of pet fish species is not always easy and mistakes can happen. For example, many fish keepers fall into the mistake of misidentifying the gender of their …

12 Convict Cichlid Tank Mates

The Convict cichlid is one of those fish species that are a bit tricky to keep with other fish. When looking for tank mates, you need to respect the fact …

African Cichlid Diseases, Parasites and Treatments

Although African cichlids are not particularly sensitive to diseases, they are not invulnerable to them either. If you keep them in the wrong water conditions, it can weaken their immune …

Do African Cichlids Need Air Bubbles?

African Cichlids actually don’t need an air stone, but they definitely need oxygen to thrive. Air bubbles in home aquariums are usually generated using air pumps, which are cheap filters. …