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Well i just bought an electric blue african cichlid for a 29 gal tank. In the tank i kept a jack dempsey and a shovelnose catfish. I’ve never had a problem eith the jack dempsey because he is surprisingly peacful and friendly to the other fish. But, the electric blue is now nipping at the shovelnoses fins. The other fish are being left alone because they usually stay in their caves. I want to get my shovelnose into a different tank. It just so happens i have a spare fifteen gallon tank with nothing but gravel and a plant. It has no heater or filter but it does have a bubble machine. I’ve read many places that shovelnoses can be put in water temps. of about 72 to 86 degrees. If i put him in that tank in my room which is usually kept at 75 degrees will he be ok for a few days without a filter?
yes they do have 29 and 15 walk into petsmart and look at the box its lima i dont need to hear about how big it will be when the time comes that it gets too big i will move it. Im worries about the matter at hand

My african bumblebee cichlid keeps swimming up and down what is wrong with it?

I have two african cichlids and one of them won’t stop chasing the other one. What should I do? Are they trying to kill each other?

I have a 29 gallon tank with 4 african cichlids and 2 south americans. The electric yellow african cichlid hasn’t eaten in over a week. It just hides behind a plant all day and doesn’t move much anymore. It looks healthy but looks kinda skinny now. When I feed the fish I have to chase the electric yellow one out in hopes of it eating but it just floats around and doesn’t even open its mouth.
Actually the electric yellow cichlid’s throat does look swollen. How can I care for it and the fry if necessary?

Thanks!

I’m wanting to set up a big african cichlid aquarium, and i’ve found some basic information but i’d like to get some other opinions such as:

Substrate?
pH levels?
Filtration?
Live Plants or Fake?
Aeration?
Temperature?
Overcrowding?
Does it matter which Rift Lake their species originate from?
Is it necessary to harden the water, and if so what is the best method of doing so?
Should i introduce all the fish at once or in small groups?
Cycle with Fish, Ammonia, or Bio Spira?

Thanks for any help you can offer!