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Am I Ready for African Cichlids?

African Cichlids are popularly known for its extroverted personalities and pleasing appearances. You can immediately say “This is the fish for me, This is for me!” However, it’s not enough to say those words. It’s not enough to just pet any of these type of fishes considering there are certain considerations you need to get [...]

Ammonia Spike of 8+ and won’t go down!

I have been cycling a 10 gallon tank for nearly a month now. I have seen the ammonia spike to 8.0+, the nitrites rise then fall, the nitrates rise to 80. Did a water change, which lowered nitrates to 10-20, nitrites are .25, but ammonia is STILL off the chart! Has this happened to anyone? [...]

Using softened water in a African Cichlid tank

when we change the water can I use softened water?

High pH levels in my water, are cichlids the answer?

I have a 75 gal. tank, and I’m having a hard time with the PH So I am going to try Cichlids. Plus I am an over the road truckdriver. How will this affect having this type tank?

Cichlid pH Level

pH level of the water is one of the important factor to be consider on taking care of cichlids. The original water habitat of the cichlids is high on the pH scale which is alkaline. The ideal pH scale for cichlid in the aquarium water is ranges by 7.5 to 8.5 pH. Any sudden changes [...]