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3 Common Causes of Cichlid Bloat

May 23, 2022May 3, 2022 by Jeff
Yellow Cichlid Hiding in an Oyster Shell in an Aquarium

Cichlids are fish that so many people love. There are various types of cichlids that you can buy for your fish tank. No matter what type of cichlid it is that you own, you want to care for them to the best of your ability. This is why it’s disheartening when something goes wrong in … Read more

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Why Does My Cichlid Have Black Spots? (6 Common Causes)

September 6, 2022May 3, 2022 by Jeff
Peacock Cichlid With Black Spots on its Body

Many people think that cichlids are some of the best fish to own. They’re very common and popular fish because of how neat they are. There are all sorts of different types of cichlids that you can buy. You’ll surely be able to find cichlids that will appeal to your sensibilities. If you bought some … Read more

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Why Are There Egg Spots on My Cichlids?

May 23, 2022May 3, 2022 by Jeff
Yellow Cichlid With White Spots on its Fin

Cichlids are very interesting fish that many people love keeping in their home aquariums. You might have several cichlids in your fish tanks. You likely enjoy observing these lively fish in your aquarium. When looking at the fish, you might notice that some of them appear to have “egg spots.” Many people have noted seeing … Read more

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Cichlids Fighting – What Should You Do?

May 23, 2022April 25, 2022 by Jeff
Two Cylinder Cichlids Fighting Near Bottom of Aquarium

You want all of the fish in your aquarium to get along properly. Sadly, not all fish are going to have peaceful temperaments. When you keep cichlids in your tank, you should expect a little bit of aggression. Cichlids are semi-aggressive fish, after all. Are your cichlids fighting pretty regularly? You might be worried that … Read more

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Why Is My Cichlid Tank Cloudy? (7 Possible Causes)

May 11, 2022April 25, 2022 by Jeff
Cloudy Aquarium With Small Fish and Plastic Plants

You know how important it is to take care of the basic needs of your fish. The cichlids in your tank rely on you to keep them healthy. They’re hardy fish that shouldn’t die easily. Even so, they will have health issues if you don’t do a good job maintaining the tank. If you notice … Read more

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Why Are My Cichlids Swimming Up and Down? (Glass Surfing Causes)

September 28, 2022April 25, 2022 by Jeff
Group of Bright Parrot Cichlids Swimming at Bottom of Tank

You want to ensure that your cichlids are happy in the fish tank. They’re such pretty fish and you enjoy taking care of them. When you notice that they’re swimming up and down the glass of the aquarium, it’s going to cause concern. You likely have an inkling that this isn’t normal behavior. What does … Read more

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Why Are My Cichlids Rubbing Against the Sand?

May 18, 2022April 25, 2022 by Jeff
Blue Dolphin Cichlid Against Sand at Bottom of Tank

You love your cichlids and you want them to do well in your fish tank. It’s simply difficult to figure out what’s happening when the cichlids start doing unusual things. For example, you might see the cichlids start rubbing against the sand in the tank. This isn’t something that they normally do so you know … Read more

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Why Are My Cichlids Hiding? (6 Common Causes)

May 11, 2022April 25, 2022 by Jeff
Golden Cichlid Hiding in Cave at Bottom of Tank

Owning cichlids can be very satisfying. There are so many pretty types of cichlids that you will love observing. You want to be able to enjoy these fish and watch them swim around. This is why it’s disheartening when your cichlids appear to be hiding all the time. Why would the cichlids hide so often? … Read more

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How to Treat Popeye in Cichlids

May 11, 2022April 25, 2022 by Jeff
Orange Peacock Cichlid Swimming in Freshwater Tank

Sometimes cichlids might get sick when things go wrong. Even though they’re hardy fish, they’re still going to be susceptible to certain conditions. One particularly nasty condition is known as popeye. This is a type of eye infection issue that will cause one or more of the eyes to bulge. If you don’t take action, … Read more

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How to Stop Cichlids From Breeding (3 Options to Try)

September 17, 2022April 25, 2022 by Jeff
Female Jewel Cichlid With Many Freshly Hatched Fry

For the most part, it’s easy to get cichlids to breed in captivity. This doesn’t mean that you want them to breed, though. You might be comfortable with the number of fish that you have. If you don’t want the hassle of having baby fish in the tank, you might wish to keep the cichlids … Read more

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