Im not an african cichlid keeper so I cannot help you out with species identification. However I would advise you to research the species you intend...
I pick up anything that isn't glued down and vacuum under and around it. I steer clear of the live plants, they use the mulm for food. The driftwood...
The fish might be cheaper but don't forget you also have to pay for shipping and that is usually quite expensive. It is still worth the cost because...
I was an avid aquarist until the icestorm of 1998. I had a custom 300G saltwater tank. I lost everything having no power for 2 weeks. A month ago i decided to give it another shot, starting small with a 10G freshwater (you can always use for quarentine later). I plan on getting back to salt after I remaster fresh.
Music:
anything but Jazz
Movies:
The Name of the Rose
The 5th Element
Red River (not re-mades)
Who I'd like to meet:
John Wayne, but alas...
Books:
The Jesus Incedent
Red Storm Rising
Heroes:
Single Parents
TV:
Classic Movies/SciFy
Gender:
Male
Orientation:
Straight
Ethnicity:
North American
Smoker:
Yes
Marital:
Married
Drinker:
No
Education:
Graduated College
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
knowledge/awesome people
Children:
3
Hometown::
Montreal
Aquarium 1:
10G fresh community
Aquarium 2:
75G FOWLR
Aquarium 3:
24G Mini Reef
typeof:
Saltwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
cycling 150G FWLR
How I got started with aquariums.:
On a whim 27 years ago
Favorite fish:
Moray Eels
Fish I have bred:
none
Why I like fish::
Relaxing/Mesmerizing
Best advice:
Don't give up if your new, Read the stickey's here, don't start smallish, you'll figure it out with the right advice and when you do, BAM!
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