Paul really the Kel's are really slow growers and don't forget we have not just your average Kel. So really who's to say this isn't normal?
My female (I think it's a female) is only 6 1/2 inches. Don't get me wrong I see the size diffrence when I eyeball your Cichla compaired to mine so I am sure it should be benificial to kick that WC schedule into over

drive I am sure it is the key.