Cichlid Tank Information http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:26:03 -0500 1440 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27108 PearlGirl PearlGirl Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:05:49 -0500 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:00:22 -0500 27108 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25321 Anyway, since I don't have any pictures of O.J. on this computer need some pictures for refrence. So to all you hard core keepers show me your goods and bring your best. IT'S MIDAS MADNESS!!!]]> Anubisscott Snake Plissken Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:10:39 -0500 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:40:06 -0500 25321 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26114









]]> shannon travis JacobWhitley Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:06:24 -0500 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:50:41 -0500 26114 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27066 JacobWhitley JacobWhitley Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:01:13 -0500 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:01:13 -0500 27066 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23735
I have the following kick ass set ups:

TANK 125 GALLON 60 long by 18 wide by 24 high

Filter Ehiem 2128 professional Canister Filter with Internal Thermal Heating System
Up to 158 U.S.
Gallons

Hydor 400 Powerhead

Malaysian Driftwood and Amazon Swords (live)


What I really wanna know is can I keep 3 Oscars in this tank? And what would be your experienced opions on the most interested Cichlids to keep in a tank of this size?? Please recommend and Comment on Set up.

Much Appreciated

Shred.
]]> Shred Revolution JacobWhitley Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:42:07 -0500 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:54:04 -0500 23735 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27013
I already have neons and other dithers and shrimp in my large tank so those are out of the question.

Are there any other cool cichlids other than cons or rams that I could house in here?

If I cant keep anything cool or decent then I may sell the tank and upgrade to something larger like a 38gal or 40gal breeder but no bigger than that.

]]> BullHead BullHead Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:28:40 -0500 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:05:48 -0500 27013 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27005
As the title says I have a 220gal tank that currently houses a 14in Black Peruvian Rhombeous Piranha.
I like the fish and he's very cool but he has some symptoms of hith showing and I dont know why.
My water is pristine with 2 2217's and an fx5 filters and Korilia 8 p/h and I only have a very thin layer of gravel so maintanence is a breeze.
Anyway this is a cichlid forum so I'll stop my rambling.

I may have a buyer for this fish in the near future so my question is what would you stock in this tank?
Keep in mind that I am keeping it bare with only a couple peices of driftwood and 2 large plants.
I would like something that grows large and that could possibly breed or be kept with other smaller fish.
A Jag comes to mind but is there any other similar species I could try that fit my criteria?
I am also a fan of the large dovies I see on this site could that be another possibillity and what is their scientific name?
Could I do a combination of med to large sized fish? I'm thinking 7-10in if not the dovi or jag

Any input is greatly appreciated and also I am keeping this tank mildy stocked so maintanence is easier.
My waterchange schedual is 50% every week and params are Ammo 0, nitrite0, nitrate 10-20, and ph is 7.6

Here's a pic of the setup so you get an idea of how I would like to keep things.]]> BullHead BullHead Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:07:17 -0500 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:37:45 -0500 27005 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26995
One of the 40-breeders will house my skink when he finally comes down. I'm going to use the 20-L for small sumps. fshfrk will be helping me out quite a bit, I think. I have visited him and seen his tanks and his DIY equipment, and I was really impressed by the ingenuity.

Anyway, that leaves me with 2 40-breeders and the stocky 50-g. . . here's what I was thinking:

50-gallon: I thought about this today, and thought I was going to try and do a seahorse tank. I think it would be an interesting tank, and I can possibly have four seahorses in there. I was looking at Hippocampus erectus as the species of choice. Opinions?

40-breeder #1: This one, I wanted to be a little Central American cichlid tank with a member of the Genus Cryptoheros, either C. nanoluteus, C. panamensis, or C. spinosissimus. I wanted to add some tetras and a couple of livebearers or two different tetra species. Opinions?

40-breeder #2: I heard a very interesting talk about West African fish from Dr. Anton Lamboj last night at one of the local stores, and now I'm thinking either a species of Pelvicachromis (specifically, a variant of P. taeniatus) or Benitochromis (I'd like to find B. riomuniensis, but B. ufermanni or B. nigrodorsalis would be cool, too) with either Microsynodontis or a small Synodontis species (a group of S. nigriventris?) and maybe some kind of characin or lampeye. Opinions?

Other things I've thought about. . . a Tanganyikan tank with something like Altolamprologus or Neolamprologus; a tank with barbs and maybe a pair of Etroplus canarensis; community tanks with small groups of several school species; other fish with a species of Betta; clownfish and anemone; Guianacara and Centromochlus perugiae.

I just don't know what I want to do. I am trying to find some matching aquarium stands and lights, and then I should be good to go!]]> Tony Tony Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:40:46 -0500 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:21:10 -0500 26995 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26983

]]> John Michael John Michael Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:20:04 -0500 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:24:37 -0500 26983 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26923

]]> BUD BUD Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:44:29 -0500 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:08:22 -0500 26923 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26961 ]]> cichlid21 psychogat3 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:09:13 -0500 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:16:50 -0500 26961 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26933
Well i moved in to a new home and was forced by the wife to put my tank in the garage. It has a perfect spot i will try to take a screen shot if my pc is complient with me. I live in Texas around Dallis. I am very nerves as im not sure if it will become to hot. What is the top limit tempetur can get in my tank get before i would loss my fish.I have a 13 ince Jag and 2, 12 ince oscers and 1, 6 ince oscer It is a 180 gallon.]]> goldenslum umbiemaniac Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:00:14 -0500 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:02:21 -0500 26933 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26934 Still need to get evewrything cleand up goldenslum goldenslum Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:39:29 -0500 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:39:29 -0500 26934 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26611




]]> BUD Insalpships Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:36:27 -0600 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:53:18 -0500 26611 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22933 Anyone ever keep it with a large cichlid setup and If so how well does it do with them? I would like my smaller cichlids to use it as shelter for from light and my larger cichlids. BootyBandit Insalpships Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:28:55 -0600 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:36:15 -0500 22933 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26799
what do you guys and gals think?]]> Plissken Dawg57 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:43:04 -0500 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:23:35 -0500 26799 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26761
Haven't been on here for awhile...

Anyways, here's all my current tanks/fish:

MY DISPLAY TANKS: 6ft display (planted with Angelfish), 5ft display (exotic goldfish), AR620T (empty)
MY BREEDING TANKS: 6ft (Lethrinops Red Capuz), 4ft (Lepidiolamprologus kendalli), 4ft (Elongatus Mpanga & EY), 3ft (Gold Severum pair), 4ft (Discus) , 3ft (Convicts)
MY OTHER TANKS: 3ft (2 juvenile Oscars), 1x 3ft (grow-out), 2x 2ft (grow out), 3x 45cm (fry), 1x 40cm hospital

Some of these were sourced from Az (Aquatic Dreams).

Will upload pics when I have some spare time.

Cheers!
Kevin



]]> golden_dase BullHead Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:00:31 -0500 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:06:18 -0500 26761 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26702 http://www.columbusfishclub.org/convention.php for a list of speakers and vendors. You can see more info on the forum: http://forum.columbusfishclub.org/viewforum.php?f=19

There will be an auction on Sunday the 11th starting at 11am.

]]> Dawg57 Dawg57 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:27:27 -0500 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:00:37 -0500 26702 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26418 http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_does_music_e...sh%27s_reaction


So they are sensible enough to feel the music. Have you noticed something familiar in your fish keeping experience ? What music is healthy for fish ?]]> danish3210 danish3210 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:42:21 -0600 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:36:33 -0600 26418 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25936 I want to set it up real nicely with something other then typical oscars and such. Just thought id ask you guys what you think would look nice and wouldnt get ripped apart by the fish. Right now i got my 55G set up with one oscar but it can be a pretty boring tank and this big one will be kind of a center piece sort of thing as theres always people over and around so id like it too look good! ]]> mwm unlandy09 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:01:08 -0500 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:33:06 -0600 25936 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26440 How to cycle the tank without fish if there is no water test kit? chadjacobs GlenB Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:47:38 -0600 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:54:57 -0600 26440 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26330 Will cichlid fish live fine without using cichlid gravels/sands in the tank? What I have right now is GEOsystem White River Gravel, will this be OK? thanks! hififish danish3210 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:09:44 -0600 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:29:17 -0600 26330 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26367
Has this combination ever worked for anyone? What do you think the chances are that can live together? If they battled would it be to the death, and who would win? Do you think that the other tank mates will be safe in there?

Finding compatible cichlids is always an adventure! Any opinions/advice would be helpful. Thanks!]]> sukatash sukatash Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:31:58 -0600 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:25:57 -0600 26367 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26376

Have any of you ever perform spawning by rubbing the vent area of fish and drop the fluid in a tank, and laters had frys ?

I have seen it on tv, They were showing the way how they gets the eggs and sperms from female/male fish, that guy actually did it with a Syringe (seems painful, and can be dangerous) and put the eggs/sperms in an incubator where oxygen supplies and temperature were stable. After 72 hours he opened the incubator's drawer and there were so many fry swimming out there.

A friend of mine told me about the same thing in fish, he said you can do it without using needles and just Rub the Vent area when the fish is mature enough and ready to spawn and Making/digging nest in gravel/stones.

If any of you did it, or knows about it, please refer me a site or link so I can read more about it, I have plans to do something like that if i have enough info. If that is possible, I can have the hybrid I want.]]> danish3210 danish3210 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:58:49 -0600 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:40:54 -0600 26376 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26375
7 Bosmani Rainbow's Wild
1 Rockteil Sev F1
9 Acarichthys Heckelii (threadfin Geo's) Wild
8 Melanotaenia cory's Wild
2 L208's Wild
1 L052 Wild

Pic's there not the greatest due to my poor lighting at the moment.. oh well
FTS


L208


one of the 9 juvie heckelii's


I'll have some more pic's when I get my light running and I'm hoping the pictures will be a bit clearer

Matt]]> badmatt umbiemaniac Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:21:56 -0600 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:49:55 -0600 26375 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26359 Is there any possible way that a filter and a heater would be able to be used with a 45 gallon tank that came from a 10 gallon or is there just not enough power and watts for them to work effectively Hammzy508 RSki Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:29:51 -0600 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:54 -0600 26359 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26266 can get one through pet depot but dont know if it will be the gold saum i would like. kinda weary to buy online, im worried about shipping the fish. how bout a store with some good pictures Mr.Freez jimmymac Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:32:59 -0600 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:00:21 -0600 26266 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24408 Just would like opinions on this.I have a friend that is going out of the pet store buisness and has alot of 40 gal longs he will be selling thinking of picking up a few of them.I would like at least three tanks with cichlids what would you do with them? my mind is going crazy thinking about it and need all the help and thoughts i can get. rivers unlandy09 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:36:14 -0600 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:01:46 -0600 24408 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26331
I would like to know, How exactly do you manage it other then Biological or under gravel filters ? Is there any filter available in LFS to vacuum the tank in a few mins while cleaning the tank with sponge and changing water ?]]> danish3210 danish3210 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:25:05 -0600 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:16:46 -0600 26331 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26270
About 6 months ago I purchased piranha and since then learned that they have not adapted to my PH of 7.8...so much so that it causes them to flash on occasion. Because of this, I am sending them to a good home with much softer water (even though I adore their shy demeanor and that I raised them from babies). After looking at the different fish that appeal to me, I've really grown to like the look and temperament of Texas Cichlids. The recommended PH ranges vary. Would the cichlid do ok in my stable but higher PH?]]> karmatic1110 Pei Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:22 -0600 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:21:36 -0600 26270 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25661 I didnt know where to post this so I posted it here ^^;; seeing as theres alot of cichlids... I would like to know. I want one large fish for my 55g tank. Any suggestions? I like fish that pretty much will follow you around and recognize their owner. And wont leave a nasty bite Dx I like oscars but heard a 55 they can live there but not thrive Deku marryfoxgirl Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:34:30 -0500 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:11:18 -0600 25661 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26258 I am so pleased, this weekend I managed to find four argentea, a fish that I have wanted for a long time now. They are only two inches at the moment, but they are two inches of fish perfection in my eyes. They have settled in well already, eating fine as well. I will try and get some pictures up in the dark room sometime. I know a few of you on here have them and may wonder why I am all excited lol, but I really have been after these for a very long time and they are not easy to come by this side of the pond. Pisces69 Pisces69 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:55:39 -0600 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:43:54 -0600 26258 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26243 dirtysouth Pei Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:56:58 -0600 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:01:06 -0600 26243 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26218
The directions says "Return to your tank and hold the gravel tube over the tank and slowly turn the switch to the open position..."
"Refill your aquarium. During the refilling process, the water is being aerated, eliminating some of the chlorine. If you choose to add water conditioners, you may add them into the stream of water as you are refilling the tank."

Is this a safe way to dechlorinize the water?

Or would it be better to add the water to a bucket with the right amount of water conditioner in the bucket and then pouring the water into the aquarium from the bucket?

]]> aquarium aquarium Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:13:47 -0600 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:59:30 -0600 26218 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26115
















]]> shannon travis PearlGirl Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:26:10 -0500 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:07:09 -0500 26115 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21706
However, for the past 6 months, I have been helping a friend maintain a 100g tank at his office. I started helping him with it when he had several fish die from infections due to poor water quality. At the time, the tank had detectable levels of ammonia and nitrite. I found that they were not vacuuming the gravel correctly (thick black sludge in the gravel) and the two bio-wheel filters were badly clogged. After I remedied these things, medicated the fish, and started keeping up on water changes and cleaning for him, the tank was crystal clear and healthy. About a month ago, the water started getting a green tint to it. Within a week of this, the water was completely green.

Now here is the kicker. The tank is in a window that gets full sun for a couple of hours in the morning and stays warm throughout the day. This should be a huge DUH of course, but he and everyone else keeps saying "We never had this problem before." My answer is that the very poor water quality did not allow algae to thrive in the tank, and now that the water is clean and healthy, the algae is thriving in the sun and warmth. My friend refuses to move the tank to a non-sunny location because he likes being able to see through it into the parking lot. I refuse to use any algae control chemical to fix the problem when there is very obviously a natural cause for it. Last week, I did a major water change and started dosing with a live bacterial solution called S.A.T from a company called Aquatic Bio-Control. I have used a couple of their other products with good results, so I decided to give this a try. S.A.T. is supposed to control algae natually using live bacteria. I have yet to see any results. It has only been a week so I am still hopeful.

Anybody have anything else that I can try that does not involve moving the tank or covering the back? Would it help to have a higher pH maybe? I am at a loss here.

Ammonia = 0ppm
Nitrite = 0ppm
Nitrate = 0ppm to 30ppm (depending on last water change)
pH = 6.6 to 6.8]]> Paul cichlid1409 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:26:52 -0500 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:56:30 -0500 21706 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21749 So one of my cichlids has become paralyzed about half way down his body. He hides most of the time now, but use to be one of my most active fish. His spine seems to be slighly s shaped now, but still move around via his dorsal fins. I assuming he got injured while chasing or being chased. Is their a chance he we recover, should i try some chiropratic work and manipulate his spine some, or is it just a lost cause. he has been like this for about 2 weeks now... vfr350 gulkhan Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:20:23 -0500 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:49:25 -0500 21749 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26080 I have had my eye on a Red Texas but it is larger than my 4in arrow and 2in GT, its about 5in and very aggressive and also its the only one at the lfs.
Do you think it would be ok? I want the arrow to be the centre piece of the tank.]]> BullHead BullHead Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:16:04 -0500 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:28:08 -0500 26080 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26077 No cichlids except for a female Firemouth that he grew friendly with.
He hates all other cichlids, and goes out of his way to kill them.
I have been power feeding & giving bi weekly water changes to other cichlids that I wanted to grow quickly so I could eventually add them to his tank.

After waiting for a few months, I finally got my 6x2x2.5 home. I then had to wait another 2 weeks for the cabinet to be made as I wanted it to be custom made.
I wanted it a little higher than normal as my Daughter loves to look in the tank as Bill is her favorite fish, but he doesn't feel the same way and smashes the glass every time she comes near, so having it a little higher would put him out of reach

Tank size: 6ft x 2ft x 2.5ft Approx 850 ltrs.
Overall size with cabinet & hood: 191cm x 66cm x 180cm.
Filtration: Fluval FX5, Internal Canister with media & sponges.
Lighting: 1x 6ft single with 2x 3ft Power Glo tubes, daily 8hrs. Soon to be upgraded to HO T5 double
Heating: 1x Eheim Jager 300wt, Soon to be upgraded to 2x Eheim Jager 300wt
Temp: 25c
pH: 7.0
GH: 120ppm
Water additives: A.P.I tap water conditioner, A.P.I Pond Melafix, Indian almond leaves

Tank when I got it home:


2 weeks later the cabinet arrives:

My daughter Lucy was absolutely amazed. She couldn't wait for her Bill, Friendly monster (Senegal Birchir) Bristles (Hoplo pair) & Scary Monster (RTC) to be added. These are names she has given to the fish except for Bill.

So at 7pm Friday 25-09-09 I started, I had to take most of the water out of the 6x14x14, Before I did that I started filling up from the hose and added the A.P.I Tap water conditioner. And also started to add some gravel from the 6x14x14


After filling halfway I started taking water from the 6x14x14 and adding it to the larger tank. I took out some more gravel, wood & plastic plants and put them in the new tank.
I also added the heater & Fluval FX5 and got it started, Ive had the FX5 on the 6x14x14 for approx 6 mths getting it ready for the new tank.


When I got to about 3/4 full I added some fish (Albino Tinfoil Barbs) I added some A.P.I Pond Melafix at this point as the ATB's have been taking a beating from Bill over the last few days.


I then completely emptied the 6x14x14 into the new tank and added the rest of the fish. I also added the cichlids that I have been growing out. I added 3 airstones & an airwall. Not something I want to keep in the tank long term, but added as I wanted plenty of flow in tank to stir the fresh water with the old.





I finished filling that tank with warmish water to bring it up to temp. I tested parameters Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate & pH with 0 Ammonia, Nitrite, 20ppm Nitrate & pH 7.4





The whole process took approx 2hrs with a couple of smoke & Bacardi breaks.
I added another 20kg of natural brown gravel & a black backing today, Also I tested water with the same readings as last night.

I haven't finished it as yet, I would like to remove the airstones and redecorate the tank again. It was a quick aqua scape as I wanted the cats to be able to hide and also the new fish to find quick homes from Bill
The fish in the tank:
Wild Bill - Texas Cichlid
Friendly monster - Senegal Birchir
Scary Monster - RTC
Bristles - Hoplo catfish pair
Dovii pair
Jaguar male
Jaguar cichlids x2
Gibbiceps
Albino Gibbiceps
Firemouth Female
A. pectinfrons x2
P. costatus x4
Albino Tinfoil Barbs x4

At the moment I'm deciding whether to put in 10x Silver dollars as more dithers.

More to come as I re aqua scape in the next few days.

People I'd like to thank:
Midland Pet & Aquarium Centre - Tank, Cabinet, Gravel, Heater, Globes, Backing
Terry - Firemouth, Birchir & delivering tank
Clint - Awesome airwall
Pacco - Tank
Kris - Building cabinet & lifting tank
Steve - Help lifting cabinet & tank
Lawdog - Little Jags
Facundo L. Bacardi - The few Bacardi's I had while doing the job
Perth Cichlid Society, Cichlid Madness, Tassie Cichlid Scene & its members - For keeping my interest in the hobby.

And most importantly,
Jayde - Helping get the warm water, Lifting the tank, hood, light & pouring me drinks.
Lucy - Being so enthusiast
Briley - For getting in the way (My 11 mth old Daughter trying to help)

Thanks for reading
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]]> sharky Morbid Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:18:02 -0500 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:18:17 -0500 26064 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26046
It's that time of year, AGAIN!

The Ohio Cichlid Association Extravaganza is fast approaching – November 20,21,22 2009. :shock: Some have already registered and reserved their rooms. Hotel rooms will go fast so reserve them early!! The show has grown in attendance and room reservations each year!!!

We have a fantastic speaker line-up full of heavy hitters including: Ad Konings, Willem Heijns, Rusty Wessel, Dr. Jay Stauffer, Don Conkel and special guest Eric Bodrock!!!!!

Vote for your favorite Willem Heijns talk on the CRC forum at http://www.cichlidae.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=7048.

Definitely a line-up of must see fish talks!

With that line-up, a huge dry goods auction (Saturday night) and an even bigger Fish Auction Sunday you’ll need the Saturday night pizza party, free hospitality rooms (Friday and Saturday) and morning mixers (Saturday and Sunday) to build up your strength!!

NEW for 2009!!! :shock: :shock:

Come participate in the first ever Extravaganza Swap Meet!!! Buy Sell and Trade anything legal in the state of Ohio!!!! Yes, we’ll still have vendor tables. Bring lots of stuff to sell and trade we expect a very busy day with lots of added traffic in the show and vendor rooms!!!

[b]When:[/b] Saturday from 10am to 2pm
[b]Cost:[/b] Tables $20/ea
No buyer admission fee

Extravaganza Swap info/questions:
drewluvspeaches@yahoo.com
330-730-3177


Also the Ohio Cichlid Association is proud to announce the First Annual “Late Night with” series with special guest Willem Heijns speaking on his world famous Cichlidarium!! Bring your favorite beverage or (WE MAY PROVIDE COFFEE) for this late night talk.


There are two ways to register this year!
Mail Registration (New Mailing Address for 2009)
Mail Registration and Check to:
Ohio Cichlid Association
c/o Rhonda Sorensen 4179 W. 59th
Cleveland, Ohio 44144

Electronic Registration
Email Registration to:
OhioCichlidAssoc@aol.com
Send Total via Pay Pal to:
PayPal@OhioCichlid.com

Please visit our website for more information at http://www.ohiocichlid.com/home/
Or visit our Extravaganza web page to download registration forms at http://www.ohiocichlid.com/oca-extravaganza/

We look forward to seeing you in November!!!!
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]]> machevans Paul Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:25:52 -0500 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:19:14 -0500 25973 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25900 I've been reading posts in you're forum for a while now, I decided to join in because it is without doubt the best forum I've seen. (serious ass licking) .
Okay, I'm from Ireland, I have about four years experience in keeping fish and still rate myself a complete novice although I've learned a little, how do you people know so much
I started with a small community tank, guppy's gourami's and fish like that. Had all the disasters that comes with a moron with the brain set "they'll be fine".
I moved on to African cichlids when I got reasonable but still flakey knowledge of how to (care for fish).
I now have a 160g tank with sa/ca cichlids.
In the tank I have 1 adult Oscar, absolute sweetheart never bothers anything,
The rest i need some help with. I buy all my fish from the same lfs. I can bring back any fish that I don't want so I've bought more of each of the following than I can keep so I get exactly what i want.
My list is 1 adult Oscar, 1 juvenile Osacar, 2 juvenile jack dempseys, 3 juvenile firemouths, 1 gold severum, 3 juvenile green terrors.
I know I'm going to have to bring back some of these, I'm wondering can i only keep one of each of these?

Mark.
]]> Mark_D Aquatic Dreams Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:19:41 -0500 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:03:04 -0500 25900 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25555 Very informative talk. With some great photos.
My 13yr son came along for the ride, He's not into fish, but loved the talk;) Maybe a sign lol
Got myself a book as well.



]]> Aquatic Dreams Aquatic Dreams Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:56:25 -0500 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:58:18 -0500 25555 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25867
i have a fast leak on the lid coming through the ends of the tubes where they enter the canister. its got the O rings on it and the tubes are as far as they can go. but it still leaks.

does anyone know how to fix that?]]> mexicanoskater94 mexicanoskater94 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:28:21 -0500 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:50:38 -0500 25867 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25821 I remember you posting a tank pic with some algae or moss growing on driftwood. my lfs has marimo balls finally and i wanted to get some to grow on my driftwood. how did you get it to stay on the driftwood? meeki zip Tony Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:48:42 -0500 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:06:10 -0500 25821 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25547
Dovii in the Hood Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXEhPV6eVrI...feature=channel

Dovii in the Hood Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-rjEugELpc...feature=channel]]> Anubisscott Michel B Sun, 31 May 2009 11:01:24 -0500 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:58:36 -0500 25547 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25729
Just wondering if you guys have ever been through the same thing and if you ever get attached to your fish. Should I do it if I really want to try something different?]]> aquarium aquarium Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:21:19 -0500 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:42:17 -0500 25729 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25628
210gallon: For sure going in this tank: 1x Escondido, 1x Caquetaia spectabilis, 1x Zonatum, 1x Barred Midas
As far as the rest of the tank goes, this is what I'm thinking: 1x Argentea, 1x lyonsi, 1x pearsei... These are just some that I like, isn't for sure. Others I have thought about are: Archocentrus centrarcus, robertsoni, synspilum.... it will heavily depend on what's available, but I more than likely will be ordering from rapps so most of these should be available.

125gallon: 1x 9.5" dempsey... he's huge so his tank mates would need to be pretty big already, 5" GT. That's it for that one... so the rest are up in the air, we were thinking 1 maybe 2 more cichlids for this tank.

125gallon: This tank will be empty so it is completely up in the air. We were thinking a larger breeding pair like festae maybe. But doesn't have to be a pair of anything, could be another community tank.

110gallon: electric blue dempsey breeding project. This tank is set in stone, we have 5 blue genes, and will be ordering electric blues in about a week or two. should we add any tankmates? We were thinking possibly sajicas or other smaller cichlids, or should we not even risk mixing fish with the blues?]]> frazzlerock5 rmcder Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:48:28 -0500 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:16:21 -0500 25628 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25779 Well where do i start! I was working away for a few months and let my younger brother stay at my house whilst i was away,on returning home i find a big fish tank with some fish in that he informed me were african cichlids! after been at first furious i was intrigued by them and done a bit of research only to realise that my brother is as stupid as i thought he was! the tank works out at about 50 gallon but by my time scale he can only of had the fish in there about 3 weeks tops! ive read about cycling so straight away i tested for ammonia etc.. ph is about 8 temp 25c using a ehiem 2327 external filter everything looks good im just dubiuos about what fish are in there hopefully the pics will show and someone will be able to help me! thanks alot from a new cichlid fan stevie SinisterKisses Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:30:39 -0500 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:53:35 -0500 25779