Hi

[Lilpoot]

Well I figure this section needs a post.  I love cichlids.  African, South American, Central.  They're all great.  Quite possibly the most interesting fish I have ever kept.  The territorial disputes are the best.  That and the character that these fish have.  They're better and easier to keep that dogs.  Who's with me?

 

[ryanp15]

Lilpoot,
   
   i'm with you! I just started keeping fish recently and I started out with a 5 1/2 gallon then I wanted more fish so I got a ten gallon and for Christmas I got a 29 gallon. I just can't quite! But I have done a lot of reading and I found that everyone suggested cichlids so I found some and bought them. I know have 2 firemouths, 2 kennyi (lambardoi), and 1 blood parrot. I did have an oscar but he got killed by another fish. too bad huh. so I think that cichlid fish are much better than a dog. If you get this reply and tell me what fish and tanks you have.

              cichlid power
         
                 ryanp13

 

[charlie]

Definitely with you on that score, CICHLIDS are the coolest fish I have ever kept, I started out with 6 angels and now I refuse to keep any non-cichlid fish,
I currently have three tanks one large tanganyikan community a small 96L tank which houses a breeding pair of convict cichlids and I have a little 18 inch tank which I intend using for either rams or apistos.

 

[discusaquarium]

I'm with you all the way. Cichlids are the coolest fish out there. There are so many kinds and god knows how many colors. I have a 55g planted tank with Discus in it, and i LOVE it. I dont think it would be the same without them in there, I had angels before and loved those too.Hopefully I can get some more tanks for Discus....Joe

 

[ryanp15]

Welcome discusaquarium! Hope you like it here. ;D

 

[discusaquarium]

i sure do! lol this messageboard is so cool

 

[ryanp15]

Glad you like it here. ;D

 

[sharkbait]

One cichlid that I've never kept is Discus.  I'd like to give it a go one of these days.  I just don't know if I'm ready for the time and commitment that is required for successful discus keeping.  Maybe when I'm older and more patient.....  

Yes, I agree with the general consensus on this thread.  Cichlids are the best!   ;D

 

[ryanp15]

Yes I have always admired the discus. I just can't see paying $50 for one fish. Yes that is the cheapest I have found in my area. I love their look however. ;D

 

[discusaquarium]

Really, $50? I betcha i can find somewhere cheap around ya. Where are you from dude? I'll try and find somewhere for you if you are interested...I have a ton of breeders on my favorites list... Joe

 

[ryanp15]

I'll send it to you through a private message. There are some people who want my address! <cough?ownedbykitten<cough> I only have two pet stores in my town. There are a few in the neighboring town but that's were I found the discus. ;D Thanks.