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Cichlid (yellow) sick or mating?

I have 3 cichlids 2-yellow, 1 Blue w/ black stripes…I just had about a dozen babies(very excited)! But, the large bright yellow Cichlid is acting funny & I’m worried it’s sick, It’s swimming vertically & it’s body seems twisted & it doesn’t seem to be eating.I’m concern if it is sick should get rid of [...]

Cichlid eyes are popped out

What would cause both eyes to pop out?

Products for keeping cichlids healthy and disease free

i have 12 assorted african cichlids about 1 inch in lenghth. whats the best product to buy to keep them well conditioned and disease free.

Cichlids scratching up against rocks on tank

I have african cichlids and it seems like they are always scratching up against the rocks and wood in my tank.I’ve treated them for ich even though they don’t show any other sigh’s of it.Other than the scratching they seem in good condition.Do I have anything to worry about?

Fish bloated and changed color from gold to salmon color

One of two of my fish is extremely bloated and changed color from gold to white salmon color. Is it dying or pregnant? what should we do?

Pundamilia Cichlid not eating, what to do

I just recently bought a couple of cichlids, and they all seemed to have adapted really well, and then suddenly one of my cichlids a (pundamilia/python island) stopped eating but still is moving actively in my tank. I notices a couple of small black spots below his mouth and now seems to have a few [...]

37 gallon tank male vs. female ratio???

i have a 37 gallon tank and i was wondering what the best ratio for gender would be best to keep the from chasing SO much i know they chase but its non stop

What is the life expectancy of African Cichlids?

What is the life expectancy of African Chilids?

whats wrong with my cichlid? fish laying on its side…

my cichlid is lying on its side with labored breathing, its just not acting right what could be wrong?

can i mix a bunch of fish in a 125 gal tank?

I have a similar question. I have 1 red belly pacu, 2 blood parrot, 4 Blue Gourami, 2 Black Convict Cichlid, 2 Tiger Oscar, 2 Albino Oscar, 1 Trinidad Pleco in a 75 gal tank and I also have 1 Jack Dempsy, and 5 Misc. Africans in a 50 gal tank. I am planning on [...]