New scape for the tank. I wanted to add more hiding spots so I put the slate in. Thoughts?1yr ⋅ toastytoasttt ⋅ r/Cichlid
Ordered online, my “guess” on size was way off. Is this a death sentence to add these peacocks in with my other guys that have been on a week? Planning on moving things around and over feeding...2yr ⋅ CyphixXx ⋅ r/Cichlid
I love watching him move gravel with his mouth....any particular reason he's doing this though?1yr ⋅ Proof_Artichoke_2272 ⋅ r/Cichlid
hi I just came home with this fish. the staff didn't speak English and my son really wanted it. I think it's a cichlid, can you confirm?1yr ⋅ AmbitiousPin2438 ⋅ r/Cichlid
I told a YouTuber the other day that his Arowana isn’t a good tank mates for the fish he has. Discus, Severums, rams and EBA’s. He told me not all Arowanas are the same.. then he uploads this today...1yr ⋅ florencejr11 ⋅ r/Cichlid
She’s coming out of her shell and showing more personality each day .3yr ⋅ lookandseethis ⋅ r/Cichlid
Had my first heart attack as an Oscar owner today when Rex jumped out of the tank during feeding 😬 He hurt his fin a bit but is doing fine3yr ⋅ DoctorSqueeze ⋅ r/Cichlid
Cloudy-green water issues.. please help! I’ve tried water changes, low lighting, filter cleaning, Anti algae treatment and water clarifiers. Nothing seems to help. Any suggestions?2yr ⋅ burrito4cash ⋅ r/Cichlid
Apparently one of my “male” peacocks is a girl. I just happened to see a tiny baby dart across the tank 😅1yr ⋅ Expensive-Anteater44 ⋅ r/Cichlid
Anyone here experts with frontosa?? Please help me know which variant/type of fronties I have..thanks :)3yr ⋅ AdFar306 ⋅ r/Cichlid
He’s only a couple inches and already has a nice hump coming in! Love both my Gold Saum!2yr ⋅ buhhlockaye ⋅ r/Cichlid
I was not prepared for what I found in my tank this morning, I only got them 3 weeks ago.1yr ⋅ sekearne ⋅ r/Cichlid
Is this a cichlid? If so, what type? Found at LFS but forgot what they called it.1yr ⋅ Icy-Cheek-6428 ⋅ r/Cichlid
April 7-April 23! Amazing how a few weeks of mirror training can do to a fish. He just needs to fade completely to red now and I’ll be so happy. I’ve had this fish since he was 2 inches.1yr ⋅ AssociationNew6470 ⋅ r/Cichlid
Setting up my cichlid tank and need a bit of help. More info in the comments2yr ⋅ Cammoelvis ⋅ r/Cichlid
Added this full grown venustus 4 days ago, still glass surfing some and not eating. What should I do to get him to eat?1yr ⋅ MillennialProdigy ⋅ r/Cichlid
Texas cichlid no longer Wants lights on. New home, been about 5 weeks now1yr ⋅ Unique-Macaroon ⋅ r/Cichlid
Why can’t my rope fish swim down? I know it’s not a cichlid but I don’t know where else to ask.1yr ⋅ Astromowse ⋅ r/Cichlid
“Mr. Lentil Bean” eats like a beast and stalks the tank every time I walk past lol... what did I sign up for?? (He’s in a 125 with a juvenile sailfin plec)2yr ⋅ Crybabykailz ⋅ r/Cichlid
What do you think of my future mbuna aquarium? Enough stones and hiding places?3yr ⋅ R0cksteadyx ⋅ r/Cichlid
A before and after (1 week difference) of my sick little free rescue dude. He’s so much happier. I bet he’ll be so pretty in a few months!4yr ⋅ lbandrew ⋅ r/Cichlid
Having a planted Oscar/silver dollar tank isn’t impossible, but challenging lol6mo ⋅ wetmeatlol ⋅ r/Cichlid
Just got this tiny guy the other day for $4 under the name texas cichlid. I was wondering if it a true texas or a green texas?1yr ⋅ XBabyyyyX ⋅ r/Cichlid
Hello everyone, can anyone identify what this fish might turn into? Just wanna know what to expect. First time growing out these fry. yes I know what the parents are.1yr ⋅ Johnwaynebasey ⋅ r/Cichlid
Can anyone identify theses cichlids? I’m pretty sure they are gold Severums but am not sure1yr ⋅ Big-win-711 ⋅ r/Cichlid
Final tank, 35 gal, 2x 30gal filters, 150w heater. Grow out until till I can afford a custom tank :)2yr ⋅ keeper-of-fish ⋅ r/Cichlid
What's the recommended shell dwelling cichlid tank size to start a colony?1yr ⋅ Known-Strawberry1925 ⋅ r/Cichlid
Have you guys switch African Cichlids to south/central American cichlids? I’ve been wanting to keep SA now, but I don’t know what to do with my African Cichlids. It looks like no one would want to keep it, even lfs. 🥲1yr ⋅ Excellent-Employ5971 ⋅ r/Cichlid
Is this a problem? 55 Gallon Cichlid Tank with about 12-14 fish started turning green about a week ago. Is this harmful? If so, how do I fix it?1yr ⋅ FrostyFeet492 ⋅ r/Cichlid
My roommate got a cichlid & can’t remember what type it is. Please help!7mo ⋅ PurrpleAshweed713 ⋅ r/Cichlid
So I have a question, at what age do blue acaras breed? google says 8 to 10 months and these guys are about 4 months and just did the nasty last night 😐2yr ⋅ Enaatisha ⋅ r/Cichlid
this is finley, he’s over 3.5” now, closer to 4 and still growing4yr ⋅ itstherussianmafia ⋅ r/Cichlid
Electric yellow Tank Boss showing off for the camera. Could seriously watch this guy rule for hours.3yr ⋅ DeaconPDX ⋅ r/Cichlid
The OB babies are getting so big so fast. You can already start seeing patterns on them. They are getting very brave too when you go up to the tank they are right there to greet you.1yr ⋅ Proper_Machine5985 ⋅ r/Cichlid
The prized jewel of my tank, Mr. Hogger. The fucker gulps down shrimps like a maniac.2yr ⋅ neeleshbisht21 ⋅ r/Cichlid
