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Keyhole cichlid

Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 2:12 pm
by tglilly
I recently learned about this fish and learned they can go in to a community tank. That they also don't get very large, and are fairly docile compared to other cichlids. I am curious if anyone have had any tips or experience keeping these cichlids?

I am still doing ongoing research but I was thinking of keeping 3 or 4 in a 30 gallon with maybe some corys and a group of cardnals.

Thanks,
Cathy

Re: Keyhole cichlid

Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:26 pm
by sskruzr
Good choice! I've had these in the past and found them community fish, even when larger than their tank-mates. Always wanted to breed them but never got it accomplished. Pretty standard requirements, would just give them some type of frozen foods, brine shrimp or bloodworms, along with flakes.