African Cichlids Care Sheet

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These are the general overview of keeping African Cichlids. These tips may change depending upon particular species.

To keep African Cichlids happy & healthy fish hobbyists need proper fish keeping experiences. Otherwise, the aquarium may not be successful.

They can be extremely territorial & they need proper hiding places & swimming areas depending upon different species.

A rule of thumb for keeping African Cichlids is "A 4 feet long aquarium at least". A minimum of "30-gallon" of water is required depending upon the species.

3 inches of gravel or sand on the bottom of the tank is required for an African cichlid tank. (1/2 pounds of gravel per gallon of water)

05. Filtration System

06. Temperature of the Tank

07. Adding Cichlids in the tank

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African Cichlids Care Sheet

African Cichlids Care Sheet

Top 7 Proven Tips

Top 7 Proven Tips

These are the general overview of keeping African Cichlids. These tips may change depending upon particular species.

These are the general overview of keeping African Cichlids. These tips may change depending upon particular species.

To keep African Cichlids happy & healthy fish hobbyists need proper fish keeping experiences. Otherwise, the aquarium may not be successful.

To keep African Cichlids happy & healthy fish hobbyists need proper fish keeping experiences. Otherwise, the aquarium may not be successful.

01. Experience Level

01. Experience Level

Description

Description

Experience Level - Moderate to Hard.

Experience Level - Moderate to Hard.

They can be extremely territorial & they need proper hiding places & swimming areas depending upon different species.

They can be extremely territorial & they need proper hiding places & swimming areas depending upon different species.

02. Behavior

02. Behavior

Description

Description

The tank should contain caves, stones & other similar materials. These help to reduce aggression.

The tank should contain caves, stones & other similar materials. These help to reduce aggression.

A rule of thumb for keeping African Cichlids is "A 4 feet long aquarium at least". A minimum of "30-gallon" of water is required depending upon the species.

A rule of thumb for keeping African Cichlids is "A 4 feet long aquarium at least". A minimum of "30-gallon" of water is required depending upon the species.

03. Aquarium Size

03. Aquarium Size

Description

Description

3 inches of gravel or sand on the bottom of the tank is required for an African cichlid tank. (1/2 pounds of gravel per gallon of water)

3 inches of gravel or sand on the bottom of the tank is required for an African cichlid tank. (1/2 pounds of gravel per gallon of water)

04. Tank Decoration

04. Tank Decoration

Description

Description

Rinse the gravel or sand well before putting it into the tank.

Rinse the gravel or sand well before putting it into the tank.

05. Filtration System

05. Filtration System

Description

Description

An aquarium filter should be able to process all of the water in the tank 5 times an hour

An aquarium filter should be able to process all of the water in the tank 5 times an hour

For example, the filter in a 20-gallon tank would need to push through at least 100 gallons of water each hour.

For example, the filter in a 20-gallon tank would need to push through at least 100 gallons of water each hour.

06. Temperature of the Tank

06. Temperature of the Tank

Description

Description

Tropical fish need warm water that’s between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit

Tropical fish need warm water that’s between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit

Wait 15 minutes after filling the tank before turning on the heater

Wait 15 minutes after filling the tank before turning on the heater

07. Adding Cichlids in the tank

07. Adding Cichlids in the tank

Description

Description

Add only 1 to 3 cichlids at a time to make sure the filter can handle all the new action in the neighborhood.

Add only 1 to 3 cichlids at a time to make sure the filter can handle all the new action in the neighborhood.

Place them in your aquarium inside their bag for 15 minutes so they can get used to the new water temperature.

Place them in your aquarium inside their bag for 15 minutes so they can get used to the new water temperature.

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