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I initially thought you were referring to a lionhead goldfish, which would've been an entirely different conversation. However, considering the actual lionhead cichlids, I must agree with graye's assessment. The worst tankmates for aggressive cichlids like jewels are indeed other cichlids, as they ...

Can you manage to snap a clearer photo of the fish? The one you posted is a bit blurry, making it tough to ID. It does resemble an mbuna, but that's about the extent of my guess for now.

"Posting pictures would be super helpful - we can try to ID the cichlid for you that way."

I've got 6 rescued cichlids in a 55-gallon tank, along with some platys and a pleco. The tank's got plenty of hiding spots and live plants. Recently, I noticed one of the blue ones acting strange - hiding a lot, that sort of thing. Initially, I thought it might be sick, but now I'm thinking it's ...

I think it's best to separate the blue one to prevent further stress, but before moving it to the 20 gallon tank, we need to consider compatibility. What species is the blue cichlid, and would it get along with the platys and Cory catfish in the smaller tank?

Just full bellies, I'm guessing. Still, nice to double-check.

I'm still having trouble with the brown algae in my tank, and I'm not sure what kind it is. When I touch it, it doesn't come off easily, it's pretty stubborn. I've been trying to manage it by cleaning the glass regularly, but like I said, it's mainly the plants and decorations that are getting ...

Those aquarium varieties are actually hybrids between several Betta species, but they're based on B. splendens, so that's the name given to them.

Honestly, I think most foods should help, but I'm not sure about lettuce specifically. I've heard it's not too bad for them, though.

Could be dead but still inside, just hasn't been passed yet.