I have an african cichlid, not sure what kind. It's blue w/black bars (about 7) that extend part-way up the dorsal fin, his size is about 2 inches long, no other spots or colors anywhere else. The tank is 10g w/rocks, coral, shells, and a couple of plants. Should I keep him alone? My lfs man says they are happier alone, but it seems to me there should be another. :girl:
lonley cichlid?
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NO no no... not in that size tank! These guys need at the very least a 30 gallon! I'm afriad he will not reach his full size potential in a 10 gallon, and will likely remain stunted in a smaller tank 
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They are noramlly very social fish, and are definately NOT happier alone, however you cannot add anymore to that tank. He/she will likely kill any new one when they are introduced.
BTW... does it look like this?
-Diana
. They are noramlly very social fish, and are definately NOT happier alone, however you cannot add anymore to that tank. He/she will likely kill any new one when they are introduced.
BTW... does it look like this?
-Diana
if you want to see him more happy, just research on the kinds of food you can feed him as a snack. Or invest in some feeder fish, always fun watching him hunt his food.
TipStylez said:
Please don't listen to this advice...
He needs a bigger tank with other fish and the basic African Cichlid amenities.
If a bigger tank isn't in your future, I would suggest trading him in at your LFS for some nice 10 gallon community fish.
Best Regards,
-R
TipStylez said:
Geeze dont give advice if you dont know anything about the fish!
These fish are vegetarian, and need a diet high in vegetable matter such as spiraluna. Feeding them feeder fish will kill them! Ack! :thud:
Anyhooo... that fish is a Maylandia/Metriclima lombardoi, or AKA kenyi. They are all born blue like that, and the males turn yellow and the females stay blue. At 2" though if it was a male it should be starting to turn... but you never know in such a small tank.
Are you able to upgrade for it?
-Diana