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Firemouth Cichlids

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by DanBruv, Jul 12, 2009.

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  1. DanBruv

    DanBruv Thread Starter New Member

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    Thanks :) Hopefully it will be soon, but you can't rush these things :D
     
    DanBruv, Jul 12, 2009
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    no doubt..just let nature take it's course.
     
    buzz4520, Jul 12, 2009
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    It's okay, truly..I'm not a meany (hides marshmallow shooter behind her back) [rofl]
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 12, 2009
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  4. DanBruv

    DanBruv Thread Starter New Member

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    lmao
     
    DanBruv, Jul 12, 2009
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    [laughing] i put myself in "time out" all ready...no need for the marshmellow shooter, for now!!! haha ;)
     
    buzz4520, Jul 12, 2009
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    *pulls Rick out of time out and sticks guido in there instead*
    Hehe!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 12, 2009
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    I just think you guys like Dawn to put you in time out. :)
     
    Anthony, Jul 12, 2009
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    wow! Now that is truly a scary thought. haha!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 12, 2009
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  9. DanBruv

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    I might upload pics of my firemouths tomorrow
     
    DanBruv, Jul 12, 2009
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    very scary thought....Dawn.lmo !!
     
    buzz4520, Jul 12, 2009
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  11. DanBruv

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    Anyone know of any native plants to firemouths?
     
    DanBruv, Jul 13, 2009
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    umm..South American Cichlid Plants
    1st they should be firmly established BEFORE adding the fish.
    2nd not sure if these are South American, but they defin. should work!
    Straight Val (Vallisneria spiralis)
    Plant the Val in clumps around the back and sides and some in between the driftwood
    Pygmy Chain Sword (Echinodoras tenellus) . . Use the Chain Sword along the front - it will spread to create a "grass" effect.
    Be sure to leave a opening in the front for feeding.

    Caution:Vals are extremely sensitive to Flourish Excel and will basically turn to mush if your using it in the tank with them. (Trust me...I learned the hard way on the excel and certain plants)
     
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  13. DanBruv

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    hmm ok :(
     
    DanBruv, Jul 13, 2009
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    My solution to that would be to plant them in a terra cotta planter (weight and protection around the roots).
    Wal-mart has the small ones if you just want to do bunches here and there.
    Can always wedge the planter into the substrate (hiding it) from your visual field.
     
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  15. DanBruv

    DanBruv Thread Starter New Member

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    i have plants in my firemouth tank but only 2 species lols 4 plants in total 2 bogwood a flower pot (they love it for some reason) lols
     
    DanBruv, Jul 13, 2009
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    cichlids also like those terra cotta strawberry plant holders (with all the openings).
    Cheap decor idea. Lol!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 13, 2009
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  17. DanBruv

    DanBruv Thread Starter New Member

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    lol i will note that down i just had a re arrangement in my non firemouth tank :p took a flowerpot out water change and cut some plants back. Is it possible to take cuttings of plants?
     
    DanBruv, Jul 13, 2009
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    yup, dependant of what type of plant they are.
    Ie. Stem plants you can!
    (Cabomba,ludwigia peruensis, ludwigia repens, blah blah blah)
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 13, 2009
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    would an amazon leaf bladed plant be good i think thats what its called :p
     
    DanBruv, Jul 13, 2009
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    swords get BIG and can quickly fill a tank.
    Not really sure on cichlids and plants (I know Cabomba is supposed to be cichlid safe..and the purple grows super fast--trust me..had a tank full of it >>can see it in 90g by following signature link)
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 13, 2009
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