What are these?

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    They are all cichlids. They can be aggressive, they breed easily. You can add tiny bits of salt (do research) to help bring out color. IMe, keep the cichlids by themselves (i.e. just cichlids). I wouldn't add plants to the aquarium.

    Hope that helps a little.
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    No the last one is a Cichlid also I believe. I am not sure which one though.

    Go the link I posted and compare your fish to the images of the Cichlids.

    :)
     
  4. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    First two are yellow Lab Cichlids. One of the most common/demanded in the trade.

    2nd might be Tropheus duboisi. If it is, they prefer vegies.

    3rd might be a red zebra.
     
  5. Beserker9

    Beserker9 Plankton

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    Thanks. I will definitely do some research now that I know what species they are.
     
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    Beserker9 Plankton

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    Thanks a lot. I am sure it will be very informative.
     
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  9. 3snacks125

    3snacks125 Plankton

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    i don't think he is a goldfish with a little cichlid experience i think he is a red zebra cichlid
    this cichlid is from lake Malawi in africa. where the lake has a high ph (in some places higher than saltwater) but may need some cichlid salt

    here is a care guide to cichlids:Lake Malawi Cichlid Information for Beginners