Dwarf Cichlid Information http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:24:11 -0500 1440 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27073
New to this site, thought I would share my little man with you;

Mod Edit: There is a link to the video a few posts down.]]> Beth Beth Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:43:03 -0500 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:55:46 -0500 27073 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26363 dannyandsarah accidental Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:22:23 -0600 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:54:31 -0600 26363 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26173 I am looking for some information on Apistogrmma iniridae is thetr anyone that is working with or breeding them currently how hard are they to keep and what kind of water do they need thanks dwarf ccichlids in Az dwarf ccichlids in Az Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:51:50 -0500 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:51:50 -0500 26173 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26032
As the topic states, just looking for information on breeding Rams. We've got an Electric Blue pair in a little tank all of their own and we were wondering about the feasibility of getting them breeding. They're about 1.5" at present. Is it too early? Is there any sure fire way to sex them accurately?

We also have a Golden Ram and a Blue Ram. They seem to have paired off. Their showing off to each other, chasing the Geos away from their chosen rock and the genital papilla are out. Is it going to be a problem for them breeding with a colony of 6 Geos? Is there anything we can do to help the process along? Is there anything specific we should know about breeding these little cuties?

Thanks guys n gals!]]> Benny3Sammi Benny3Sammi Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:05:22 -0500 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:05:22 -0500 26032 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26020 I am trying to find someone that lives in the western part of the U S THAT IS BREEDING APISTOGRAMMAS I live in Tucson Az some of the pet shops get them from time to time but they are all small and unsexable or they are sick. ( the pet shops in Tucson leave a lot to be desired) so I need help I know about aquq bib and may have to place a order if I cant find someone local as we all know sometime apistos dont ship well and it still very hot here some its not a option this time of the year.thanks for your help in advance. dwarf ccichlids in Az dwarf ccichlids in Az Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:42:31 -0500 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:30:01 -0500 26020 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25454 I registered a long time ago to see a picture (It said i needed to register or something) anyway this forum just has too many cool features for me not to post a couple of times.
My name is hudson and i live in Manaus Brazil.
I have various aquariums, and lots of fish, mainly apistogrammas.
For starters i will post a collage of all my apistos.
Unfortunately i introduced a disease that has killed many of my favorites and i am sort of depressed as i personally had the joy of catching them, the feeling of extreme tenseness as i brought them back to my home alive etc.

Here is a list of the apistogrammas i have had in the last week some of wich died the day before yesterday.

Apistogramma paucisquamis. My favorite fish, i have one adult left. A juvinile and a spectacular sub adult died in the past two days. (one was a rare variety, red edges on fins.
TRUE Apistogramma pertense. This is also a rare fish and is commonly misidentified and confused with the Apistogramma cf. pertense. My only one died of the strange disease. It was one of my favorites and exhibited an inclination to sift sand more then any others i have kept, much like a geophagus.
Apistogramma sp. Abacaxi This is hard to find too and is currently my favorite living fish in my tanks (other then my pikes, crenicichla regani and crenichla inpa)
Apistogramma agassizii I recently collected two forms of amazing Apistogramma agassizii i really like one of the sub adults.
Apistogramma sp. I also collected this and it is currently unidentified. It is amazingly colored but unfortunately all the males died
Apistogramma sp. Unidentified
Apistogramma sp. Currently unidentified
Apistogramma cf. pertense
Apistogramma sp.
Apistogramma rupununi
Apistogramma hippolytae

I have more, differant types of fish but wil post those on a later date. More photos later!!!

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]]> heminick Paul Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:46:56 -0600 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:59:53 -0600 24794 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24054 New project.. want to start a 20g or 30g dwarf cichlid tank... I want a sand base and shells habitat with some live plants... Any idea son some good fish to stock tank? Maybe breed? I have had rams both bolivian and german blues also some kribs ..Thanx for looking smokey3angie smokey3angie Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:27:14 -0500 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:42:13 -0500 24054 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23927





]]> vonnie06 PearlGirl Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:57:21 -0500 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:28:53 -0500 23927 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23664
Bolivian Couple protecting their eggs. The second Day;

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After 1 week;
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After 2 weeks;
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After 3 weeks, at their new home;

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They are dwarf cichlids and as such VERY attractive and interesting to watch.

They are so peaceful and gentle much calmer than my Rams or even Borelli cichlids.

http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_curviceps.php

Any thoughts ??.]]> Zincubus Pei Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:45:50 -0500 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:38:35 -0500 23380 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23218 I have got a pair of cockatoos,the male has become very shy lately,hiding in his cave,not coming out much.I have had him for about 5 months now,could this be because he has fully matured now?He shows no interest in the female I have with him,he just chases her out of his territory if he sees her in it.He looks fine,eats normal,I just hardly ever see him,and wonder if this is common for cocktoos. fishbum Aquatic Dreams Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:43:43 -0500 Wed, 06 May 2009 05:01:31 -0500 23218 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23114
thanks

neal]]> shep shep Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:58:33 -0600 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:08:44 -0600 23114 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23012
I don't know anything about dwarf cichlids or them. I heard they were new to the hobby and heard them called "mini-kribs."

I've got them in a 10gallon with five 1-2" albino bushy nose plecos, sand substrate, a piece of slate or two, a real plant, and a handmade coconut cave.

I think I have three females which sucks because I doubt I will be able to find a male. I do have the bag I got them from with the sellers information on them though.

here are the pictures of when i first got them, I think I will go take some more soon.




all of mine look like this

which is a female

none show the fin pattern like this which is the male

I can only hope it comes with age..]]> oii shep Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:58:42 -0600 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:02:06 -0600 23012 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22774 ]]> Doobycareful shep Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:58:52 -0600 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:21:41 -0600 22774 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22751 Take a pic of your tank. Nows your time to show off. Willkikass7 DrewBoOty Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:35:55 -0600 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:15:56 -0600 22751 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22614 ]]> DrewBoOty stumac Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:10:43 -0600 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:24:51 -0500 22614 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21947
]]> Sam Chicklets steven.jhons88 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:36:16 -0500 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:35:53 -0500 21947 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21928 i clicked on every single link brought up by yahoo and got a little info, although some of it is conflicting.

the female i hope
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the male i hope
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thanks for any help]]> meeki zip UK Calvus Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:39:47 -0500 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:29:33 -0500 21928 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21857 I have just bought 2 Jewels for my 20 gallon tank and the only other fish in the tank is a common pleco. I have claypot caves and rocks for them to hide. I was wondering if there is any special needs I need to offer them and also was wondering how to sex them?
Thanks for your help]]> Crusader71 gulkhan Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:51:06 -0500 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:48:09 -0500 21857 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21578 HERE.

Please note! Entries MUST be received by JULY 15 to be entered. Also, please make sure you include "CM POTM" in the email subject line when you email me with the link to your photo...otherwise, I'll likely delete the email without even opening it. Thanks!]]> SinisterKisses SinisterKisses Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:05:14 -0500 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:05:14 -0500 21578 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21572 I personally don't consider fish that get bigger than 4" true "dwarfs" but I know many folks will include 5" species like keyholes and some of the other acaras in the "dwarf cichlid" category.
Just wondering what everyone's view is. ]]> Morbid Morbid Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:38:29 -0500 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:58:28 -0600 21572 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21558

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heres mummy with the fry:
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and heres Daddy watching over them:
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and heres a partial tankshot:
http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=21057]]> Innes umbiemaniac Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:12:51 -0500 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:28:59 -0500 21557 http://www.cichlidmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21547 I have them with a female siamese fighting fish.

in the past i have also kept various apistogramma species, in particular cacatoudies and trifasciata

I will see if i can get some pics of my checkerboards for you all ]]> Innes cich-o Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:05:04 -0500 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:32:24 -0500 21547