Re: [GSAS-Member] Name That Cichlid

[Matt Staroscik <matt@wrongcrowd.com>]

I don't know much about cichlids, but I think kribensis meet your needs. I
think you could put a pair in that tank, but check my math...

I have 4 in my 90 gal. They are juveniles, but already scrapping a bit. And
their colors are getting outrageously cool even at a young age.

MS


On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 4:51 PM, Shango Los <shango@shangolos.com> wrote:

> Ok, ok...I'm gonna start a cichlid tank.
>
> I resisted for years because I had mixed reactions to an old girlfriends
> Cribenza tank where they were always getting all red and shoving each other
> back and forth for turf.  I like a chill community tank where everyone gets
> along.
>
> BUT...
>
> I am kinda fish bored and need something new and Cichlids have so many
> colors and personalities.  I have always wanted bright fish, yellow would be
> the best, but am not ready for a marine tank.
>
> I think the idea of shell dwellers is fun and mouth breeding sounds fun and
> I can even handle the territoriality now.  I also like the idea of having a
> tank that couldn't have plants and was only rock which I think is the whole
> story with Cichlids.
>
> Here is the point of this post though...where do I start?  There are a TON
> of cichlids.
>
> I would like some that...
>
> -are brightly colored
> -don't have especially high water needs
> -might breed for me
> -might be territorial but won't actually nip/cause damage to each other,
> just flare color and move aggressively
> -can handle a gravel tank bottom
> -will be happy in a 29GAL
> -Not above $15 each.
>
> If ya'll would suggest a handful of species to begin looking at, I would
> appreciate it.
>
> Thanks
> Shango
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