Why is my cichlid white?
When their skin is deprived of light or they have less exposure, this impacts on their skin. Over time, they can lose their colour and turn white.
How big does a cichlid fish get to be?
They start to colour up and mature at 15cm/6″. Given their colours they are surprisingly uncommon in the hobby, though there are youngsters if you are prepared to look hard for them. Singles seem to make for lesser pets than some other large cichlids, so these fish are better kept in pairs. However, male behaviour can be rather unpredictable.
How can you tell if a cichlid is male or female?
In either case, sexing juvenile African cichlids is normally not possible. As they grow larger, differences between males and females become more obvious. In the case of monomorphic species, this usually presents in the males being larger, possibly with slightly more pronounced colors, and with visible eggspots on their anal fin.
Why do male cichlids have bigger eggspots than females?
In the case of monomorphic species, this usually presents in the males being larger, possibly with slightly more pronounced colors, and with visible eggspots on their anal fin. It’s a very good idea to remove “extra” males from the tank as they are likely to be harassed and potentially murdered by the dominant male of the species.
What makes a cichlid different from other fish?
Unlike most fish, cichlids are doting parents who protect their eggs and fry from becoming food for others. Breeding cichlids is a very rewarding, if sometimes quite costly, endeavor.
Are there any diseases in the cichlid family?
Cichlids are one of the largest families of freshwater fishes and they are prone to developing several aquarium fish diseases. Read more to learn about what those diseases are and how to treat them. If you are going to cultivate a freshwater aquarium it is inevitable that you will have to deal with aquarium fish disease at one point or another.
Why does my cichlid have white spots on its head?
Cotton Wool Disease. Cotton wool disease is a fairly easy condition to diagnose because it manifests in the form of fuzzy white growths on the head, fins and scales of infected cichlids. This disease is caused by a fungus that is naturally found in the aquarium but only becomes a problem in cases of poor water quality.
How long does it take for a cichlid to hatch?
Acei below: The female will brood the eggs (and the fry after they’ve hatched) for 2-3 weeks, until the fry have grown to a point where they can better survive on their own. During this time she will not eat any food. It’s important to note that new mothers with their first brood may either spit out or swallow the eggs, particularly if stressed.
Unlike most fish, cichlids are doting parents who protect their eggs and fry from becoming food for others. Breeding cichlids is a very rewarding, if sometimes quite costly, endeavor.
Why did my cichlid change color?
Many fish, cichlids included, often display color changes and color fading. These may be short term as induced by environmental stressors, mating, and other stimuli. On the other hand, some changes may be longer term, ontogenetic changes that are typical of the species.
Do cichlids change color as they grow?
In cichlid species with color polymorphism, some change their entire body color as reported here. For example, Maan et al. (2006) found that in N. omnicaeruleus yellow and blue males occur in the population and many of the yellow males change to blue when they become large enough to defend a territory in the wild.
