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  1. kerogirl

    kerogirl Plankton

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    Hey, im new names Kristen, and im from Massachusetts, just started a tank yesterday i have 2 electric yellow cichlids and a australian blue lobster(crayfish). right now im using a 10 gallon until next week, then i will buy a 30-50 gallon. If anybody body has any suggestions or tricks for problems that i can avoid later down the road i would love them, also i cant find any good info on the blue lobster does anyone have any experience with them????
     
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  2. greebs

    greebs Flamingo Tongue

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    well one thing that you will want to know about the crayfish and the cichlids is that they like to move decorations around and uproot plants or fake plants. try to get decorations and plants with a deep or large base that won't be able to move very easily. and don't crowd too many cichlids into one tank. the more there are, the more aggressive they will get.
     
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  3. acemow

    acemow Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Hi and welcome! Sounds like you're off to a good start. There are plenty of spots to do your research here on 3reef and get answers to your questions.
     
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  4. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef
     
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  5. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    welcome to 3 reef, Kerogirl


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  6. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3Reef!
     
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    NEW REEFER Fire Worm

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    Welcome to 3reef...
     
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  8. Geoff

    Geoff Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Hello and welcome...
     
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  9. LucBB

    LucBB Bristle Worm

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    Hello and welcome.

    Not true. The most common method of controlling cichlid behavior is to 'overstock' the aquarium. This disperses the aggression as opposed to letting one or two poor fish receive the brunt of the bullying. Of course, only overstock if your filtration system is up to the job.
     
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  10. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef :)
     
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