Thanks Richard, I guess I won't be able to achieve that with having a cichlid community tank.


Mats, it was a rough estimation. I'd say the firemouth is definitely 2-3, but the texas is around 3-4.

I did much research on those cichlids I maintain. Granted some of them can stray from the norm, but in general those cichlids do well with plecos. I'd say the texas and macaw are in the teenager stage, with the rainbow being almost a full adult. The rainbow doesn't pay attention to anything, even fo...

Green Texas cichlid, Macaw cichlid, Rainbow cichlid, and a firemouth cichlid.

Of the bunch, the only one that appears to be the alpha is surprisingly enough the Macaw cichlid. It's surprising because of the bunch, those are considered the most peaceful. I cant figure it out.

The cichlids I keep have a peaceful to semi-aggressive temperment. I dont keep Oscars or JDs or any other "dead red" aggressive fish.

Has anybody been able to breed them successfully?

I had a renown breeder tell me that corys are good to help settle plecos and make them feel more comfortable. I'm going to need a medium sized species to keep with medium sized cichlids. What should I get and will they steal alot of food away from my plecos?

Wow, I want one. Why are these guys SO expensive?

The exact same thing happened to me Andy with my L200 and my L190. I had them for about 2 months, then the ich came and infected the 2 catfish plus the plecos. The cichlids were fine. I treated the tank with just salt and heat. Both plecos died, and the 2 catfish survived after I started to use heav...

My L128 just got a wound similar to this. He was scratching himself on a sharp rock in the tank. I removed the rock, but he has a white spot above his head. Its not red, or stringy, its just white.

I'm talkin about those "blue eyed L144" that are commonly sold on aquabid, the yellow bristlenose.

What is the max size on a L144?

I have a 250 watt Jager heater and I'm happy with it so far. I have it vertical just past the line and it hasn't failed me. I just never felt the need to submerse it.

Thank you for the replies, cooked or raw mussel?

I know its a catfish forum, but I had gotten a shipment in from renown breeder "Jeff Rapps," and my rainbow cichlid hasen't eaten for three days. I've tried veggies, cichlid pellets, catfish sinking pellets, flakes and he hasn't had anything. Now he's starting to scratch himself "flas...

What is the common way to attach anubias to wood? Some fishing line around the stems and the wood?

I understand. I haven't seen any aggression at all in my tank. If it starts then I will quickly remove the ram. There are no signs of stress either.

Naw no mollys in my tank :) http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/cichlid/texas.php I have the "green" texas cichlid and it seldom grows bigger then 8 inches. I'm banking on the fact that mine till top out at 6 inches, it's currently at 2 inches. Perhaps I'll be wrong, but if I am I'll for sure ...

I currently have that setup of fish in one tank at the moment. I've established hiding places for them, and right now everyone is peaceful. I chose that mix of fish due to the similar sizes and tempermants of the fish. The Escondido cichlid is by my research a more peaceful breed of the Texas cichli...

Doh, didn't look to see where you were! haha.

I would like one of those, but I live in San Diego, CA. When do you think you will be able to ship one out here?

Very informative, thank you. Will small trace amount of salts affect the plants? I'm looking for fish first, plants second. I've got two T5 bulbs on the tank already. I'm afraid you lost me with the "excel" and "no light dosing" parts haha. My cichlid setup is: 1 Macaw cichlid, 1...

Well I dont plan on breeding them, but simply keeping them in the same tank. PM me and let me know how much you would be willing to part with those two L200s!

I plan on having two L128 with one L200, would you lump em in with the L200's?

I would like some healthy swordplants and anubias. Ive got both now with some anachris. The tank size is a 75 gal, and i have a medium budget. I'd like a beautiful showtank with my plecos and SA cichlids.

I have about 3-4 live plants, but I've noticed they arent growing much....do I need CO2 to keep them healthy and growing? I've got 0 knowledge of how to go about setting up a CO2 tank.

I've had the guy for 3 days now, think it'll take more time for him to get comfortable?

My L128 has been quite shy since I got him, woudl you attribute that to stress? Also would getting other friendly Plecos help him to feel more comfortable?

Awesome, thank you. Just ordered a shipment from Jeff Rapps, hopefully I'll have better luck this time!

Hi there,


My tap water is naturally in the mid 7 range for PH, will that affect the L128 much if at all? How important is getting the PH dead on?

Well I used 1 tblespoon for each 5 gallons, maybe a tad bit more, as well as elevating the temp to 85-86 degrees. I'm certain the oxygen levels were fine, but I'm keying in on the change in temp, along with the salt. I tried to go the natural route instead of using medications. I heard medications w...