Cichlid Pete

That's an impressive species list mate!

Thanks Skippy I will check them out.

Thanks Adam and Matt! I will check out Allfish2U.

Hi All, Where is the best place to purchase African Cichlids these days now that Labrynith Aquarium has shut down? Looking to start a Malawi tank. Regards Peter

Thanks Brucem and fishdance for responding. Appreciate your advice!

Hi All, Looking for some advice on the best way to shut down an aquarium. Cleaning filters etc Any advice would be appreciated! Regards Peter

Thanks Guy's. I have contacted Dalua and am hoping to have it repaired. If that doesn't happen, I won't be spending $500 on a light again and will go with EBay or Beamworks. Regards Peter

Hi Guy’s, I’m looking for some advice on a replacement 5ft light for a Dalua Mantra. Has anyone had any experience with Beamworks? Thanks Peter

Thanks again Chris. I will head over to Labrynith and check them out. Regards Peter

Once again thanks very much for the advice Chris. I think I'm leaning more towards a pair of Dovii or Umbee. I have seen that Andrew has some Umbee available at the moment. Do you think it would be a crazy idea to grab a pair and add them to my current African tank for the short term? I would add some drift wood and maybe a couple more rocks. Most of my fish are 15cm's and above. Regards Peter

Hi Chris, Thanks for replying. I think it would be easier to stick with the Central Americans as my tank is setup for Malawi and I wouldn't have to change the substrate. Would probably just add some drift wood for more hiding places. Just not sure if I have half a dozen males or go with a pair of Dovii or Umbees. If anyone has any suggestions on what combinations will work, that would be great. Regards Peter

Hi Guys, I have kept African Cichlids (mostly predator haps) for the last handful of years and now am considering moving to American. I have a 6x2x2.5 tanks with 2 FX6's. I'm not sure if I should set up a community tank or just have a single pair of something like Dovii or Umbee's. I'm aware that Dovii and Umbee will need a larger tank down the track. I would prefer to keep larger Americans. Just looking for a advice and direction. Thanks Peter

Hi Guys, I'm new to cichlids and visited Labyrinth Aquarium today. I would just like to say that I was very impressed with Andrew and his aquarium. I walked out with 12 different haps and peacocks and couldn't be happier. I'm glad to have joined this forum to find out about Labyrinth Aquarium and all the other helpful info. For all those that haven't visited Labyrinth, it is well worth the effort. Thanks Peter