cichlids

Hello there, I am new to this forum and excited to be a part of the Capital Cichlids community. I have recently developed a deep interest in keeping South American Cichlids and could use some guidance from those with more experience. I am planning to set up a new tank specifically for a few...

Hey guys. I've been a member of CCA for about a month now and felt guilty about not introducing myself. I just started a new tank after taking a 7 yr hiatus. I felt something in my life and knew what it was. My African cichlids. Cheezy right? Who cares. Just happy to have found this...

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Hello! Just started on this forum and wanted to ask for some advice. I have recently got into the hobby of keeping fish, I set up my tank (15g, I have sand substrate a hob filter and heater, basically all start up supplies) and have a common goldfish as well as an oranda, but when I started to...

Anthony of SI Cichlids has agreed to generously donate several lots for the rare fish auction at the BFD saturday night! Since he will be shipping us fish, he is allowing us to order from him, and he'll include those fish with the auction shipment. I've purchased from Anthony before, and his...

We are happy to announce another group buy for attendees of The Big Fish Deal! Dan Sharifi of Cichlids of The Americas will be donating some fish for the Rare Fish Auction and has also offered to do a group buy for delivery to The BFD! This group buy works like the others: 1. Check out...

Hey folks: As many of you know, Jeff Rapps with Tangled Up In Cichlids will be coming down to The Big Fish Deal in a couple weeks. Jeff continues to be a great supporter of the event and the CCA, and has graciously offered to accept pre-orders for delivery to The BFD. You can see Jeff's...

I geek out on throwing leaves and pods and stuff into my aquariums. And then, I geek out on watching how the fishes behave in such aquariums. Lately, I've become interested in a couple of genera of West African cichlids that come from leaf-enriched streams, and my mind boggles at the...

I have not been very active on the board or meetings over the last year due to a motorcycle accident. I have noticed that a number of the tank buster owners have moved on for various reasons. So my question is who is still around that deals in tank busting/hyper- aggressive cichlids at this...

What is the best LED lighting spectrum to use with African cichlids in a 180 gallon tank? How many lights will I need for a 72x24x24 tank to prevent dead spots? Has anyone heard of BML lights based out of Texas?http://www.bmlcustom.com/custom-led-strip/ Alex

Quandry: So the set up for this D#$@ 180g has me stressing out between the substrate and the filtration. I found a Fluvial Fx6 on sale with 5 types of media and then I was thinking about drilling in the tank and going with a LifeReef two siphon overflow box as well with either an automatic...

Hey Everyone, Thanks for making Happy Pleco ceramic Apisto Huts and Neothauma shells such a big hit! As a thanks, we've lowered our prices on these popular items, so you can stock up and save!

Yes, some of us have that unfortunate affliction whereby we love both disruptive cichlids AND plants...and keeping both together sometimes is a challenge. The new Aqua Verdi "Limpet" Aquatic Moss Mount gives you the ability to place plants where you want them, and to move them as needed...

Just wanted to thank the CCA and all its members for turning out to our event this past Saturday! We really enjoyed hosting you and hope to see you next time same cichlid channel same cichlid place... LOL Here are the winners!!!

May you never have to utter the words, "That Geophagus dug up my favorite Swordplant again...!" Yeah, beat 'em at their own game with the fab new Aqua Verdi Tank Planter Foliage kit! These cool acrylic planters allow you to put your favorite plants, like Aponogeton, Cryptocoryne, Swordplants...

Let's face it, a lot of our fave fishes tend to be diggers...they just love moving substrate around...Which wreaks havoc on plants, right? However, you may want the many benefits of having live plants in your aquarium, right? Well, worry no more! The Aqua Verdi Aquarium Plant Tank Planters...

Hello, I am starting up a new tank which is the first I have had in a few years. Previous tank setup was a 75g bowfront reeftank which got me into keeping fish. I always liked cichlids and now that I own a house I can finally start a new tank without worrying about moving it around. I am...

The Cichlid Club of York PA is challenging the CCA to a rematch in the Clash of the Cichlids Cichlid show event! You guys kicked our butts last year and walked away with the "Bragging Rights" trophy as one Christine Keys took best of show! This year we are adding more tanks, more vendors and...

Over the past nine months or so my Chocolate cichlids have spawned over half a dozen times. However, I haven't had any luck with hatching. It seems that after a day or two the male will get spooked and eat all the eggs. Does anyone have any suggestions that will help increase the likelihood of...

Nothing unusual, but I really like how the parents' color has darkened. Also note the corydoras that are cowering in the corner. osyv0VNmUwc