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My Midas Cichlid

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by KingKedros452, Jun 27, 2009.

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  1. KingKedros452

    KingKedros452 Thread Starter New Member

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    This is my midas cichlid, Kedros. I believe it is a male because its dorsal fin is pointy and long. Its 6" and has no bump on its head yet, but it has a larger forehead and looks like it could sprout a bump someday.

    Midas are hard to find where I live. Petsmart has fish labeled midas cichlids, but they look like red devils to me. I will ask them today if they can provide documentation on the exact species. As far as this guy goes, I drove 75 miles through the rain to a tiny fish shop to get him approximately a month ago. I've looked for others through craigslist but ended up not wanting to go to this stranger's house who had answered my ad. He had a mated pair so I'm sure he'd want a lot for them. I could order one from a local fish shop but they asked $80 for the last one they had and won't get another midas unless its ordered from somebody because they are "too aggressive" and they don't like to deal with them. I lucked out and got Kedros for $20 by taking a long long drive. He was with a large oscar tankmate, but I didn't get the oscar.

    I'm not sure the best food for him for coloration. I give him Hikari Gold as a staple and have also given him freeze-dried shrimp, bloodworms, krill, peas. I tried giving him a tiny piece of chopped strawberry one day and he spit it out. I know he's not a full carnivore so I'm worried he is getting too much meat. His coloration has improved much since I got him though and he's growing well minus a head bump.

    These are all from his first few days with me. I got new pictures today but it will be awhile before I have time to upload them all to photobucket.

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    KingKedros452, Jun 27, 2009
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  2. Guidoman888

    Guidoman888 New Member

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    He looks nice. I'm not sure if he's full carnivore but If he isnt like you said you should try to feed it non-meat more. He'll eventually eat it :) It's good your using variaty already :)
     
    Guidoman888, Jun 27, 2009
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    real nice. i use the hikari gold and nutrafin max for my O's & jd . just try giving him different kinds of fruits/veggies and he'll let ya know what he's got a taste for. my tiger o will eat banana, others won't. try cucumber (no skin/seeds), white/green grapes (no skin). hope this helps.
     
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    KingKedros452 Thread Starter New Member

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    I never even thought of banana. I guess a South American fish would eat a South American fruit. I'll try next time I have bananas.
     
    KingKedros452, Jun 27, 2009
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    you figure in the wild they'd eat about anything that hits the water.
     
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    KingKedros452 Thread Starter New Member

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    Last night he was attacking my ferret when the ferret walked past the tank. This is the first time I've seen him get territorial since I got him. Yippee.
     
    KingKedros452, Jun 28, 2009
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    they can get pretty uptight if think someone or something wants "there" space.
     
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    this is something ppl like?? i always feel sorry for cichlids. they never seem happy to be where they are.
     
    Aironia, Jun 30, 2009
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    :) We'd need big ocean like tanks to make the're living places ideal :)
     
    Guidoman888, Jun 30, 2009
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    Aironia why feel sorry for cichlids ? there no different than another fish.
     
    buzz4520, Jun 30, 2009
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    Because se said, cichlids always seem to fight and never seem happy.
     
    Guidoman888, Jul 1, 2009
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    I like it because to me it says he has staked a claim in that territory. He must be happy with the rocks and caves and such that I gave him if he wants to defend the area. Fighting for a cichlid means "this is my home and I'm not the one that's leaving, you are"
     
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    Lol. I like your thinking on that!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 1, 2009
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    ok i see it from your point of view, but still must get lonely when you think everyone around you is beneath you!!
     
    Aironia, Jul 1, 2009
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    Well said King !! it's that kind of demeanor (IMO) that makes them an attractive and very interesting fish family.
     
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    KingKedros452 Thread Starter New Member

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    That's why he's King Kedros. I like to think he has some tolerance for the bringer of food though ;)

    Another reason I like to see his behavior is its a sign of maturing. Soon he could have a female and not be alone at all.
     
    KingKedros452, Jul 1, 2009
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    KingKedros452 Thread Starter New Member

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    More recent pictures...
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    KingKedros452, Jul 4, 2009
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    really nice...looks like he's starting to color up some. have you gotten him to eat any fruits & veggies yet ?
     
    buzz4520, Jul 4, 2009
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    nice!
     
    stevenrox, Jul 5, 2009
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  20. MOD_Dawn

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    Wow, that's a pretty big fishy you got there!
     
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