new cichlids tank - Page 2

dekker · 12-22-2008, 02:05 AM

tried agian today but no luck they are very shy indeed, they run for cover as soon as you walk in the room,but will keep trying so fingers crossed.

dekker

SdJaCK&SaLLy · 12-30-2008, 12:25 AM

Have you been successful with the pictures yet?

dekker · 12-30-2008, 06:17 AM

been trying now and again these are a couple of the best i could get.

dekker

SdJaCK&SaLLy · 12-30-2008, 02:49 PM

Wow dekker those photos are amazing. How did you get the background black?

dekker · 12-31-2008, 02:43 AM

thanx alex, the background is black and made by jewel its a polystyrene structure that is set on the back panel with aquarium silicone.

cheers..............dekker

Cory Lover · 12-31-2008, 07:39 PM

Eight African Cichlids in a 25 gallon? That's too much, six would be the max, preferably five or four. They may be fine now, but once they mature the males will not have enough room to establish territories and the females won't have enough room to hide from aggressive males. I really suggest you return at least two, before you face any problems.

Good luck,
Matt

dekker · 01-02-2009, 02:52 AM

hi matt

thanx for getting in touch i'm just in the process of getting my 50 gal tank ready for them, my son is taking some of my gouramis, and others so i will be swapping them round soon.

cheers again..............dekker

Cory Lover · 01-02-2009, 03:36 PM

That sounds like a great plan, they should be fine in a 50 gallon

dekker · 01-02-2009, 03:41 PM

thanx for your help and advise matt its much appreciated.

cheers..................dekker

SdJaCK&SaLLy · 01-03-2009, 06:14 AM

Very nice. Good Advice Matt!