Not Everybody Needs Cichlids.

[jcardona1]

Do not get a Clown Loach for a 1 Gallon tank.

Hopefully that's two!

But seriously, I'm that bad? Wow, sorry

haha not really, but we're usually on opposides sides of the fence when I see your posts. Example, the hunting thread. Haha but no need to say sorry, its all good!

 

[groovitudedude]

Oh, come on, it's MFK! I don't take anything seriously on here!

 

[Fishes33]

I hate that horse face O something Compressi.. Eye biter!

 

[groovitudedude]

Cichlids?^

 

[Peanut_Power]

Don't get me wrong, I believe that cichlids are some of the most beautiful fish ever, but they are just not suited for the community tank. I'm sure that all of you know this, but just saying "Get cichlids" is too general.

Have to disagree with you there bro. There are several reasons why I do so.

First: Not everyone here is wanting to keep a community tank. We are MONSTER Fish Keepers, not Community Fish Keepers. Cichlids are MONSTER!!!

Second: There are SO many different, diverse kinds of cichlids it would take you a REALLY long time to list them all. New ones are constantly being found/described. So there is nothing wrong with telling someone to get a cichlid.

Third: SINCE there are so many different kinds of cichlids, there are tons of options FOR a community tank. I DO believe that cichlids can and have been kept successfully in a community tank. Just because someone says 'Get a Cichlid' doesn't mean they have to get a bruiser. There are many cichlids out there that make AWESOME community fish.

Fourth: There are so many different types of 'community' tanks out there, its wrong to just stereotype them into peaceful setups. A CA cichlid community tank is just as attractive as a SA tetra tank.

Fifth: Telling someone to get a cichlid doesn't mean they have to get one. It just pushes them in a general direction that they can choose to follow if they so wish. Thats where more experienced members need to step in and give recommendations for certain set ups.

Sixth: GET A CICHLID!!!

 

[Zab]

hmm

 

[cichlaguapote]

I used to love cichlids.. And Neo "hated" them.. And I was like why?

The more I get into them the more I see why.. lol They're cool, very diverse group of fish. But difficult they can be.

PP is right on in what he said.. just wanted to bring my side..

 

[japes]

Peanut_Power, shouldn't you be persuading everyone that their tank would look stunning with some Crenicichla?

 

[dragonfish]

Peanut_Power, shouldn't you be persuading everyone that their tank would look stunning with some Crenicichla?

Please don't encourage him. The next thread will be "Not everyone needs crenicichla"

 

[t Hizzle]

lol