What cichlid effected you the most?
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I used to have a red Oscar, about 10", that would primarily eat only when hand fed. He would surface open his mouth and expect his food fed to him. As well he liked to have his forehead gently touched, like petting a dog or something. This is what really got me attached to cichlids. Although I would suggest not trying to pet all species or cichlid! Lol
For me, it was when I saw an African setup belonging to my friend. It made me want to keep some big and attractive fish. Obviously it was SA/CA cichlids that would fill this position. Then I became ill with fish addiction... lol
i started with mbunas cause being a girl i liked purty fish 
then convicts me pulled me away from mbunas and ive been basically sa and ca ever since
and before i use to not even think twice about cichla but since i got my baby mono/occell, ive been hooked on the fascinating world of collecting cichla...like pokemon...GOTTA CATCH THEM ALL!
then convicts me pulled me away from mbunas and ive been basically sa and ca ever since and before i use to not even think twice about cichla but since i got my baby mono/occell, ive been hooked on the fascinating world of collecting cichla...like pokemon...GOTTA CATCH THEM ALL!
Oscars got me really hooked into the hobby when I was 14. They still dominate my tanks 17 years later. Perfect size, quick growth, personality, easily managabale temperment, and looks that are pug ugly. If it weren't for oscars, my wife would not have let me take over the house with tanks.
I too started down the Oscar path and was impressed with the personality. I loved how responsive they were when it came to feeding.
The real fish that effected me most had to be my Midas. He was a glass banging monster to anyone but me. So when I decided to get back into the hobby after 20+ years my choice was another Midas. Funny too how my wife is afraid of fish yet loves it when our little 4" Midas comes up to the glass when it sees her. Of course she cant resist and then feeds him. I hope she still feels that way when he's bigger!
The real fish that effected me most had to be my Midas. He was a glass banging monster to anyone but me. So when I decided to get back into the hobby after 20+ years my choice was another Midas. Funny too how my wife is afraid of fish yet loves it when our little 4" Midas comes up to the glass when it sees her. Of course she cant resist and then feeds him. I hope she still feels that way when he's bigger!
My Umbee, White Midas, Green Terror, and male Festae. I will never forget them... Full of personality, strenght and beauty. Would always greet me, and beg for attention. Aggressive also, just the way I like them...
