How To Take Care Of Cichlids

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You are in for a real treat if you are thinking about setting up a cichlid tank! Cichlids are known for their beauty and for the great entertainment they provide. 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 temperamental, and can be difficult to take care of. You will risk the failure of your cichlid experiment as long as you do not know what you are doing. On the other hand, if you take the time to learn how to take care of your cichlids, they can be very rewarding pets.

When you purchase cichlids, one of the first thing you should know is where they came from. Each region where cichlids come from is slightly different from the other regions where cichlids come from. The biggest difference is the type of water that each region has. You will be unable to keep the water just right for all your cichlids if you mix cichlids from different regions. Instead, you should make sure you get cichlids who all require the same water type.

Another thing to keep in mind when purchasing cichlids is that they are territorial. Put too many cichlids in a tank together, and you will find that you have a disaster on your hands! It is up to you to make certain each cichlid has enough space to mark their own territory inside of the tank. Furthermore, you need to take the time to make sure there are plenty of distinct areas in the tank. There should be a lot of hiding places and foliage in the tank, instead of a lot of open area at the bottom of the tank. Cichlids will feel safer and more comfortable with this setup, and it will also help them each to set up their boundaries.

Also, if you want to have a cichlid tank, you must make sure you fully understand cichlid maintenance. For instance, a healthy cichlid tank needs to have its water 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 cichlid tank, take the time to make absolutely certain you know how to take care of it correctly!