help with my cichlids ASAP

[Gator_GPRC]

I purchased a 5.3oz container of cichlid formula for $13 on Monday. My opinions after using it a few times... The pellets are too small and sink too fast. Do they make a larger, floating pellet?

 

[rivendel]

Anubias and java fern are cheap. Most plants range from $1 - $5 each, and you only need a couple. I would stay away from java fern because it goes nuts and spreads everywhere, the anubias is very slow growing and easy to control.

oh ok, umm im interested on java fern coz i really dont have any plants so spreading for now is good for my tank hehe...

 

[rivendel]

do i need a special light for live plants? do i need to turn of the lights everynight?

 

[rivendel]

can i mix african and electric yellow cichlid?

 

[rivendel]

Pseudotropheus Flavus malawi cichlid this one can i mix?

 

[rivendel]

good for african cichlids, medium pellets.. i havent open it yet just incase i have to return it so just waiting for your replys.. thanks to all...

 

[NewETown]

You'll want to return the food you just bought, the pellets are way too big and they float. You need sinking very small pellets. Also, you should only have your lights on between 7 and 9 hours a day. Your fish need their normal day/night cycle just like you do.

Also, remember with the plants that Africans are rock-dwelling cichlids and prefer more rock than plants (which is why I recommend the anubias). If you want a heavily planted tank you'll want to look in to SA/CA cichlids.

 

[mike dunagan]

floating is horrible for african cichlids. Sinking is best. I would not recommend anything over 2mm for mbuna, and 3 for most others. Only higher than 3mm if you have gaints.

 

[rivendel]

ok thanks again guys i'll return it tomorrow, if not i'll just eat it hehehe

 

[Pittbull]

wow is all i can say at this point...