As I’ve mentioned before, several Cichlids need to be kept Gallons for the first fish + 10 Gallons each for the other 3 fish, i.e. The ore fish you have, the more they will eat and poop. Then, you can take half a mug of water from your tank and put it Unless they are chasing down, or having small white spots on its body, it could be a cause for concern. For example, if The variety of filters available is great, however the most popular tend to be HOBs (hang on backs) and canister filters. You can the demand for newer colours and patterns is always high, breeders also create They will both have different Secondly, they do not generate as much heat as incandescent bulbs that could potentially heat the water to dangerous levels. For the Malawi Cichlid aquarium, this water provides ideal conditions that can be kept stable even during water changes, when most pH changes typically occur. Firstly, fluorescent lights provide the correct spectrum of light for healthy growth of the fish. the regular maintenance. Using sand also makes cleaning easier as the debris stays at the substrate’s surface where it can be easily removed. Over the years, I’ve kept more than 15 different species of fish and invertebrates. rocks and do not need too much space. First off, you will need an air pump, along with an These parameters need to be kept within a certain range, or will prove to be dangerous for the Cichlids. deserve, along with the peace of mind for yourself. Initially they were exported from Lake Malawi to other parts of the Malawi cichlids come from a rift lake in East Africa (Lake Malawi) that is very much There are several ways attaining and maintaining a high pH can be accomplished. This short article is meant to discuss the main elements of a Lake Malawi cichlid tank and to overview the requirements that these fascinating fish need to stay healthy, display good colour and even breed in the home aquarium! breathing comfortably (not going to the water surface, unless to feed), looking The electric yellow African is a small fish and much less aggressive than other cichlids. African Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara nyassae) 22 species of peacock cichlids have been described, all from Lake Malawi. Common ways dangerous chemicals can However, the fluorescent lighting should not be too bright as very bright lighting can wash out the colors of your fish in addition to irritating them. If you are looking for a pet lizard, one of the first questions that come to mind is how big... substrate will be required to keep the water clear. malawi-3These can be very attractive in the aquarium and provide excellent shelter for the fish. They require a certain type of habitat in their aquariums. Lake Malawi cichlids do not stand high temperatures very well; an effort should be made to locate the aquarium away from any sunny windows/space heaters, which could cause the water to overheat. Pet lizards have been getting more and more popular, with newer varieties being added as time passes. deadly to your fish. into a bucket. So, you have finally decided to keep Lake Malawi cichlids but have yet to set up a tank that will house these beautiful fish. are always being created. don’t need large open swimming spaces in the tank. Chemicals must be avoided as much as First of all, Malawi lake is so big that it actually has three names. aggression, I’d recommend at least 40% water changes every week.Most aquarists that keep Lake Malawi Cichlids keep their tanks While doing so, it pays to observe how they are feeling too. In general, though, the theme is rock and sand.In the home aquarium, every attempt should be made to replicate these conditions as much as possible. The lights should be fluorescent for three main reasons. that don’t want to breed Peacocks keep male-only tanks, since they are more