My cichlids

[Hendre]

Tank and fish look great.

Photography too

 

[Stanzzzz7]

Update: Fish have been in the tank about 2 months, are all doing well. Growing slowly but surely. Thoricthys seem to have put on about .5", the theraps a little less. Feeding only NLS and kelp flakes, no not a very high protein diet (to ward off bloat in the theraps).

I added a little more wood to fill the upper reaches of the tank. Also am letting diatoms grow on the rocks to match the colors better.
FTS:
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Fish:
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Natural sunlight shot of the pasionis (don't mind the glare)
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Very nice Swami. It's just going to get better and better. Definitely one to watch.

 

[Backfromthedead]

Like the scaping

 

[Bertie07]

Lovely fish!

 

[Gourami Swami]

Tank and fish look great.

Photography too

Very nice Swami. It's just going to get better and better. Definitely one to watch.

Like the scaping

Lovely fish!

Thank you all! I appreciate the comments. Will keep you all updated on this tank every couple months or so, as the fish grow

 

[Gourami Swami]

Updated photo of my male P Panamensis from the other day. Have had this dude for 18 months, is about 5.5" now. Great fish, will always keep this guy.


The Mexican river tank has undergone major unexpected changes recently. Will post another update soon.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

Updated photo of my male P Panamensis from the other day. Have had this dude for 18 months, is about 5.5" now. Great fish, will always keep this guy.
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The Mexican river tank has undergone major unexpected changes recently. Will post another update soon.

That's a stunning panamensis Swami, I can see why you want to keep hold of him.

 

[Gourami Swami]

That's a stunning panamensis Swami, I can see why you want to keep hold of him.

Thank you stanz! Seems to be getting better with time to me

 

[Gourami Swami]

So the 55 gallon acrylic tank I have is 15" wide. I had it on an 18" stand with a board across the top, but after a while the board was beginning to warp a bit. I know how important it is for acrylic tanks to be 100% supported over time to avoid stress cracks, etc... so I set up my other acrylic tank, a 50 gallon, and swapped the fish over. Kept the scaping simple, lots of open room for the fish to swim, and they all seem comfortable. I am doing easy low-tech live plants, in this tank, and will be adding more soon.
Here is how their new tank looks

And the fish

 

[PYRU]

Did you get rid of the istlanum? I think istlanums are my favorite. Id love to be able to get a green for the rarity but the red are stunning. Very underrated