Dwarf Cichlids
If you are interested in cichlids, but you do not have the room for one,
you might want to consider investing in dwarf cichlids. These small fish,
while members of the cichlid family, do not get to be as large as their
cousins. Dwarf cichlids allow you to get the beauty, aggressiveness and
grace of a cichlid without requiring a 75 gallon tank to have a few.
Dwarf cichlids, like other members of the cichlid family, require good water
quality, a healthy diet and space. While they do not require huge tanks,
unlike their cousins, you will still need at least 20 gallons, or even more,
for some of these species. Tank mates should also be selected based on the
level of aggressiveness that your new dwarf cichlids possess, water
temperature and PH. These aspects are very important, as incompatible
species will result in the death of some of your new fish.
Dwarf cichlids come in a variety of different shapes, colors and sizes. As
there are many breeders who enjoy smaller fish with the same traits as the
full grown cichlids, many have worked on taking the smaller fish of the fry
and breeding them to produce smaller fish. This is the primary source of
these fish, which gives everyone a chance to enjoy and own fish of the
cichlid family.
Before you purchase dwarf cichlids, it is important that your tank is
cycled. A cycling tank adds a lot of stress to a fish that has just been
transported, and can result in illness or death. Should you lose a cycle on
a tank, most dwarf cichlids will survive, although it will negatively affect
their lifespan. By taking the care to make certain you do your water changes
on time and give them everything they need in their aquatic environment, you
should be able to enjoy your dwarf cichlids for years to come.
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