After keeping cichlids for years Im really starting to find the africans boreing. Sure there are some pretty ones but in general the american cichlids just seem to be more intelligent or maybe its that they have more personality. Not sure exactly what it is but I do find them much more interesting than africans. Anyone else?
Anyone else find africans boreing compared to Central/SA Cichlids?
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Always have. Africans, except maybe fish like fronts, don't seem to have the "personality" as you say. Africans are for the most part like keeping tetras in that regard. CA/SA tend to recognize their owners more readily as well. Not just association to food with people, but distinct recognition of individuals.
Thats exactly what I was wondering, Ive sort of had the same experience, was wondering if others had as well, thanx!
I feel the same way- I love Central/South American cichlids, but Malawi's in particular, I'm just not interested in.
I now only keep SA FW fish.. the angels and discus always greet me as I enter the room..except for the wilds...wel there is one that has imprinted with the discus..weird lil bugger i think it thinks its a discus.
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One plus for Africans is that they seem much more active. My CA cichlids seem to enjoy loafing around and doing absolutely nothing except when they're feeling hungry.
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I had an african tank years ago, ill admit they were rather boring to watch. Now all I have are Central American Cichlids, everytime i walk by the tank they come to see what it is im doing. I like how they recognize me, and if someone is with me they'll hide until the person leaves, but come out anytime im around.
