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by bolt9x
Sat Jun 21, 2025 12:19 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: keeping lake tanganyika cichlids
Replies: 5
Views: 6

Re: keeping lake tanganyika cichlids

Mixing multiple Neolamprologus species isn't the best approach.
by bolt9x
Tue May 20, 2025 8:42 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: my coral is turning brown, why?
Replies: 11
Views: 145

Re: my coral is turning brown, why?

Sounds like it could be light stress or nutrient swings. What's your phosphate level? New fish could've spiked it if you're overfeeding. Also, check if the clownfish are hosting near the coral, they might be stressing it out indirectly. Try reducing light intensity by 10% for a few days, see if it ...
by bolt9x
Tue Apr 29, 2025 4:37 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Is a malawi stocking suitable for a 3ft tank?
Replies: 5
Views: 115

Re: Is a malawi stocking suitable for a 3ft tank?

I'm not convinced the filter will cut it, to be honest. You're looking at around 400 LPH once it's fully loaded with media, which doesn't seem like enough for me. And let's be real, a fully grown Yellow Lab is a big fish - I just don't think this tank is the right size for the fish you're ...
by bolt9x
Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:02 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: identifying unidentified cichlids: can you help with names?
Replies: 9
Views: 195

Re: identifying unidentified cichlids: can you help with names?

My pleco was only 6" when I had it. The lighter markings on mine would appear and disappear, I'm not really sure what caused it - stress maybe, or something else entirely.
by bolt9x
Sun Apr 20, 2025 2:42 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: identifying unidentified cichlids: can you help with names?
Replies: 9
Views: 195

Re: identifying unidentified cichlids: can you help with names?

I had a young gibbi for a bit and it was quite different from the L001, both are awesome fish though.
by bolt9x
Sun Apr 20, 2025 12:23 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: identifying unidentified cichlids: can you help with names?
Replies: 9
Views: 195

Re: identifying unidentified cichlids: can you help with names?

I think it might be a Gold Spot Gibbi rather than the usual type, I'm pretty sure of it.
by bolt9x
Sun Apr 20, 2025 10:24 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: identifying unidentified cichlids: can you help with names?
Replies: 9
Views: 195

Re: identifying unidentified cichlids: can you help with names?

From my research and experience, I think the Pleco is an L001 Plec - they're fantastic fish and great to have in a community tank. I recall mine reaching a max size of about 10 inches.

The first Cichlid you mentioned, with the darker blue and yellow stripes, seems to match the characteristics of a ...
by bolt9x
Mon Apr 14, 2025 2:34 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: keeping kribensis and a cockatoo cichlid together
Replies: 10
Views: 2400

Re: keeping kribensis and a cockatoo cichlid together

Not good, mate, been having one of those weeks too.
by bolt9x
Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:46 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: keeping kribensis and a cockatoo cichlid together
Replies: 10
Views: 2400

Re: keeping kribensis and a cockatoo cichlid together

I wasn't suggesting keeping pulcher with one of its cousins. Re-read my original post, I was just throwing out an alternative idea.
by bolt9x
Sun Apr 13, 2025 11:54 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: keeping kribensis and a cockatoo cichlid together
Replies: 10
Views: 2400

Re: keeping kribensis and a cockatoo cichlid together

You might want to think about trying a different type of kribensis, like a matadi or teniatus - they're usually not as aggressive as pulchers. Nanochromis are another option too.