Susi Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 What does Cichlid actually mean? What is the special thing about this species? I'm fairly new to the fish world...so I think I'm still allowed to ask silly questions... I hope! :oops: Can these fish be kept in an ordinary community tank or are there certain things which are special? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 It means the lid on your container needs taking to the doctor. Well, :roll: That's how it is pronounced anyway. It's just a designated name for a classification of a family of fish. Some C are suitable as community fish, but choose their tank mates carefully. Research the ones you see in the LFS, and would like; on the puta. Lots of these grow to a ridiculously huge fish, and also viscious-as, so buyer beware, otherwise you'll be needing new tanks quickly. What is the special thing? MMMMMMMM I think it is the shapes, colouration, behaviour, and probablyy most of all, their various breeding behaviours, and different techniques. The main one I think is the mouth-brooders, absolutely amazing. Especially for first-timers. Are there special "things" required. Well yes, pH in my mind, a lot come under the acid side of it, but there are also a lot on the alkaline side, with these in mind of course comes the softness or hardness of the water. Once again, do your research before you buy. Your final part about a "silly question". The only silly question is your question that you don't ask! ! :roll: Are you in an area where there is a fish-club. If so, join it, they, I'm sure will be able to keep an eye on what you are doing and help you thru various problems that arise in lots of cases. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 I suggest you join the North Shore club Susi. They meet in the Sunnynook Community Centre, 148 Sycamore Dr. Sunnynook 1st Tuesday of the month (except Jan) 7.30pm. Their president is Kim from Pupuke Aquariums. Their fees are $30 - family; $20 senior/senior citizen partnership or $15 senior citizen or junior. Their editor puts out a helpful newsletter too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoezealand Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 now i have a silly question: how do you pronounce cichlid? (ive done research and decided to get some convicts, but id look stupid asking the pet shop for something that doesnt exist :oops: ) thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 As Alan had said you have to take the lid to the doctor :lol: Cichlid-----> "Sick lid" hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 See my post above. I can't be much clearer. SIC - LID Generally no they can't. But there are some that can be kept in a com. tank. There are ones that come from hi pH levels and others from Low pH levels Of course this is where your ??? come in, and also doing research on the fish that your thinkng about making a home for. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 An informative site to go to is www.cichlids.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Cichlids are also the most intelligent type of freshwater fish, amazing how they interact with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoezealand Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 thanks i saw the sick lid thing but didnt get it :oops: (i couldnt think of anything to do with doctors that started with cich) thats quite different from the way it looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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