Taking Care Of Your Cichlids

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You are in for a real treat if you are thinking about setting up a cichlid tank! Out of all the fish you can buy, cichlids are among the most beautiful and entertaining. Cichlids are among the most interactive fish you can buy as well, as each cichlid has its own unique personality. At the same time, however, cichlids can be difficult to take care of, and they can be extremely temperamental. You will risk the failure of your cichlid experiment as long as you do not know what you are doing. On the other hand, cichlids can be extremely rewarding pets, if you take the time to learn how to take care of them.

One of the first things to know about your cichlids is where they came from. There are a number of different regions where different cichlids come from, and each region is slightly different. The biggest difference, from region to region, is the type of water you will find in each one. You will be unable to keep the water just right for all your cichlids if you mix cichlids from different regions. Instead, you have to make sure that the cichlids you buy all require the same type of water.

Another thing to keep in mind when purchasing cichlids is that they are territorial. If you put too many cichlids in a tank together, you will have a disaster! You need to make sure that there is enough space in the tank for each cichlid to mark out their territory. Furthermore, you need to take the time to make sure there are plenty of distinct areas in the tank. Instead of having a lot of open area at the bottom of the tank, you should set it up so there is lots of foliage and lots of hiding places. Cichlids can set up their own boundaries much better if the tank is set up like this, and it will help them to feel safer and more comfortable.

You also need to make sure you are careful to understand cichlid maintenance. For instance, water in a cichlid tank needs to be closely monitored. Cichlids also require a regular feeding schedule, and must be fed three times each day. Your beautiful, engaging fish will not last very long if you do not know how to maintain their tank properly and effectively.

If you know what you are doing, taking care of cichlids can be both fun and rewarding. But before you start your own cichlid tank, make sure you know how to do things correctly!

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