How do you tell the difference between a South American and African cichlid?
The key difference between African and South American Cichlids is that the African cichlids live in freshwaters originating from three great lakes of Africa while South American cichlids live in the freshwaters of South and Central America including the Arizona river. Moreover, the African Cichlids are more aggressive.
Can you mix African and American cichlids?
You can stack the africans with appropriate rockwork (deeper tank), but in my experience floor space (length) is a big factor with most of the central and south american species. If you’re talking about East African Rift valley cichlids than no, the two groups require very different water conditions.
What age can you sex cichlids?
When the fish hits maturity at around 9 months, you can decisively sex the fish using the “one hole/two hole” method. Net the fish and hold it upside down in your hand (not for too long or it will suffocate in the air).
What is venting a cichlid?
Venting a fish is when you actually flip them over and look at their genitals, males will have 2 identical sized holes. One hole is their male organ, and the other hole is their anus, where they poop from. Females will have 2 different sized holes.
Do cichlids like dark?
Originating from some of the deepest lakes in the world, cichlids thrive in dark, murky conditions full of plants, rocks and algae. If the lighting in your tank replicates these conditions, your cichlids will grow to their full potential both physically and mentally.
How do you tell the difference between a male and female bumblebee cichlid?
Dimorphism: The Bumblebee Cichlid (Pseudotropheus crabro) male will develop an elongated dorsal, and anal fin. The female will retain her short, round fins. The male will also develop numerous egg spots in the anal fin for reproductive purposes. The female will have very few, if any egg spots on the anal fin.
How do I identify my cichlid?
How to Tell if your African Cichlid is Male or Female
- Size. In most african cichlids, the males will grow larger than the female cichlids.
- Colors. If your cichlids are dimorphic, meaning that the males and the females both have different colors, look at your fish.
- Egg Spots.
- Fin shape.
- Body Shape.
- Behavior.
- Venting.
- Conclusion.
