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I'm starting up a 75 gallon Tanganyikan tank. I want representatives of most of the "peaceful" cichlids (julies, altos, etc.). I hear contradictory things about N. caudopunctatus. Specifically, the Imperial Tropicals website says "Due to the social nature of these fish, they are sold in groups of 3." Yet elsewhere I read that they can be aggressive toward conspecifics (if not mated), and that males are especially inclined to fight each other. I think a group of 3 of these fish would look great, but I don't know if that is a good idea. Any recommendations or pros/cons of getting 1, 2, or 3? Thanks!

Does anyone have either Lamp multi or similis? I would love to get a small starter colony if you do.

J.

Hi there I need help. I have a breeding pair of panda apistos in a 40 gallon breeder that has been set up since November (apistos were added in December). The only other tank inhabitants are some apisto fry, 2 juvenile bristlenose plecos, a couple amano shrimp, and some snails. The tank is planted and has sand mixed with gravel.

I noticed yesterday the female can't close her mouth, didn't seem interested in food, and spent much of the evening hiding which is unusual. Tank parameters yesterday were 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 25 nitrate. Everyone else was/is acting normal. When I got home today she was hiding even more. I moved her to a hospital tank with aquarium salt (2 tbs in 4 gallons). Upon closer look, it appears she has a bubble in her mouth. I assumed it was a piece of gravel but it looks too translucent and shiny to be gravel. What should I do? Wait it out? I usually use the aquarium coop recommended med trio when a fish is sick, since I am inexperienced with identifying specific illnesses. However, I am hesitant to use the med trio in addition to the salt because I originally thought it was more of a physical injury (like maybe she sifted a piece of gravel that was too large).

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