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Large Cichlid tank- Frontosas maybe?

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by Anonymous, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. Anonymous

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    I want to do a large cichlid tank as the title states, I am not very familiar with the larger fish species as they are not offered locally and I have never had a tank big enough to support them so I never found the need to read up on them, my laziness is your chance to show off your knowledge of the larger breeds of cichlid, I am talking bout the big boys 8"+. So far I have really fallen in love with Burundi Frontosa. I want to eventually breed the fish and rear the fry to selling online and locally, so if we are talking about multiple species they must get along etc.
     
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  2. trajik ink

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    i've only had one frontosa before and i kept him with a couple of africans.
    he was doing great until someone offered me a deal i couldn't refuse.
     
    trajik ink, Aug 14, 2008
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    nelso let me know what your thoughts are i have a awesome oscar i been pondering on getting rid of
     
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    An 8' tank would be really nice for a small colony of fronts.
     
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  5. Anonymous

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    What about a 6 foot tank?
     
    Anonymous, Aug 15, 2008
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  6. Anonymous

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    Peewee send me some pictures of the oscar in question.
     
    Anonymous, Aug 15, 2008
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    I think a 6' tank would work for maybe a trio but an 8' is recommended from what I remember reading about them.
     
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    i think the six foot for a trio is a good idea.
     
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  9. Anonymous

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    Where can you get the big terra cotta pipes, or other good large cichlid hides?
     
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  10. crazhrse

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    there is a pottery place on market street across from the honda motorcycle dealer that should have them or either wal-mart or k-mart also i might have some peices of pipe i will have to see
     
    crazhrse, Aug 16, 2008
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    I will graciously accept anything! Do you have any old biowheel filter you dont use anymore that you would let go for cheap? I need a small one to replace one thats probably going to die soon.
     
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    no i sure don't right now , but i will check for the pipe
     
    crazhrse, Aug 16, 2008
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  13. Anonymous

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    if i was you i'd stick to african cichlids and stay away from south american cichlids because they are way more aggressive. also i have a flowerhorn/black convict hybrid i want to get rid off for a cheap price if anyone is interested.
     
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    I decided to ditch the africans and do sa and ca cichlids, I have two green terrors, a severum, and a convict pair in the 125 right now and Im using the 90 as a grow out tank for some festae fry I am getting.
     
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  15. trajik ink

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    nice!!! good plan already.
     
    trajik ink, Aug 29, 2008
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