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by nordix
Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:17 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Recommended food options
Replies: 6
Views: 2538

Re: Recommended food options

I'm seeing some early signs of bloat in a few of mine, so I think mixing up the food could be the way to go.
by nordix
Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:47 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Recommended food options
Replies: 6
Views: 2538

Re: Recommended food options

Thanks willie32 for the feedback, really appreciate it.

My feeding plan - I'm still a bit in the dark about whether I'm over or underfeeding them. I know it's all about their eating habits and size, but I'm looking for a general guideline to start with. Is my current routine enough, or should I be ...
by nordix
Thu Mar 27, 2025 8:47 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Recommended food options
Replies: 6
Views: 2538

Recommended food options

I've finally reached full tank quota and everyone seems to be getting along just fine.

Time to take a closer look at my feeding patterns.

I've got a mix of food brands: Hikari Cichlid Excel mini pellets, Tetra Cichlid XL sticks, and Tetra Pleco Spirulina Wafers.

My tank's got a pretty diverse ...
by nordix
Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:26 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: managing cichlid populations
Replies: 7
Views: 6529

Re: managing cichlid populations

I've no idea how to identify the ones I've got, to be honest. I'm assuming these are OB peacocks, and I'm pretty sure they're male. I've been wondering if they're hybrids, but I'm not entirely sure. I've been considering tracking down some specific species, like the blue/blue neon, German red, or ...
by nordix
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:30 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: managing cichlid populations
Replies: 7
Views: 6529

Re: managing cichlid populations

Thanks for all your input, I really appreciate it. I'm still leaning towards peacocks for now, but you never know, I might change my mind down the line.
by nordix
Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:38 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: managing cichlid populations
Replies: 7
Views: 6529

managing cichlid populations

Hi there,

I've recently started introducing peacock cichlids to my aquarium, having had a change of heart about keeping oscars.

Initially, I thought the same rule would apply - a maximum of two, considering the size of my 450L tank.

However, I came across a claim that territorial African cichlids ...