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I'm in agreement on the water issue, but I sense it's a non-starter for you.

Moving on to behavior, I foresee potential problems. Both the loaches and shell dwellers occupy similar tank space, which could lead to competition. In this scenario, I'd bet on the Cichlids emerging victorious. They ...

I spent years keeping Neolamprologus marunguensis, mainly to observe their social dynamics. Although they aren't shell dwellers, their behavior is quite similar. What I noticed was that young males became quite aggressive once they reached adulthood and didn't disperse to form new groups. By the ...

I'd venture to say they're probably still quite young, not fully developed yet. Haven't kept shell dwellers myself, my water's too soft and my interests lie elsewhere, but I have had some experience with Tanganyikan tanks. What you've described sounds similar to young fish still in the 'getting to ...

jasmy wrote: ↑Sun Jun 08, 2025 7:42 pm Does the tank get direct sunlight? That'll crank up temps fast. My cousin's tank was near a window, and it cooked his Guppies.

Good point. Even ambient light from windows can add heat. Blackout curtains help if relocation's not an option.

First thing, check your heater settings. Sometimes they malfunction and overheat. If it's set right, try reducing room temp or adding a fan blowing across the water surface. Evaporation cools things down.

It's worth noting that every country has its own set of laws when it comes to collecting, exporting, and importing - these laws can be quite complex and strict. To get a better understanding of the specifics, I'd recommend reaching out to someone from a Cichlid Association near you, they might be ...

If the store couldn't name them, that usually means they're hybrids - and that generally increases their value. 'Assorted' tanks are often a mix. You might get a better idea what they mostly are as they grow, but chances are they're just gorgeous mutts.

It's not uncommon for pairs to turn on each other after a failed spawning. They can become pretty aggressive, each one blaming the other for the loss. I've seen it before, they start questioning each other's viability as a breeding partner. In my experience, it's usually the male that ends up on the ...

The lionheads and jewels have pretty different habitats. Lionheads, being Steatocranus casuarius, are adapted to high flow environments - their reduced swim bladders and broodcare are all about living on the edge of torrential rapids. Jewels, on the other hand, can be found in low flow waters like ...

It's been a while, so I'm a bit rusty on the specifics. You can look up the exact timings for your species, as they can vary.

The eggs will hatch into larvae, which are completely helpless, and she'll keep them rolling around in her throat. As they develop into fry, she'll spit them out and ...