fishly Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Hi all,I am new to cichlid, and currently I just got a new 5ft fish tank. I want to raise African cichlid, but not sure which one is the best one. I've done some research about the malawi and tangs :88:. But it makes me more confused which one is the best to be kept .If you can give your reason why you chose the answer would be much appreciated.Regards,:^: Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulva Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 tangs all the way Malawis might be brighter, more colourful, and more active........but to me the tangs have much more personality. It sounds a little funny to say, but I think Tangs are actually smarter. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangalicious Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Well I started off loving malawians. Because as mulva mentioned, they're great looking and colourful. 80% of my fish now are all tangs, definately more character, eventhough they're not as colourful as my saulosi, hongis, yellows etc I definately prefer my tropheus, calvus and julis over my malawians. Much, much more exciting to watch! :D Seay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gutty Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 I'm still wrapped up in all the pretty colours .........though i did recently buy some calvus/comps and have been thinking about getting some agro americans..............Malawis for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Fishly -I'm not sure any of them are preferred or better. They are all different! My advice is start out wit some malawis or some central american cichlids. They are the hardier types.HTH - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trofius Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 i have done the usual thing started with some allsorts than oscars, other amarivans then went to africans mallawiis, and now got almost all tangs. the colours are more varied, as is body shape, , Tangs have a bigger phylogenetic diversity. they are a lot more flexible in that its easier to have a community tank, with out the risk of impreeding and fighting. and they come from so many different biotypes. and yes they have heaps of character.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiledonmainstreet Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 All cichlids are created equal and should not be descriminated against due to race, creed, sex, or national origin. Hmmm, I think I've heard that somewhere else before, as well?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gutty Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 All cichlids are created equal and should not be descriminated against due to race, creed, sex, or national origin. Flowerhorn !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 LOL!With the exception of those and red blood parrots Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiledonmainstreet Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 LMAO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiona Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 And what about RIVERINE African cichlids????? (That's what you meant by Central African Dave?)Pelvicachromis, Hemichromis, Anomalochromis, Steatocranus, Tilapia ... the list goes on!!!There are some FANTASTIC fish in that group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishly Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 Thanks everyone for your participation. Looks like tangs is the preferred one. But I still have 1 month to decide because I am cycling my new 5ft tank.Is it hard to raise the tangs cichlid? is it because of the high PH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Fishly -I wouldn't put too much stock in the poll. Pick some cichlids you like - and we'll give you some info on them .HTH - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulva Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 ya, I would just take a look at the gallery here, or anyware on the net.Maybe visit a couple stores and see what type you like.I personally have never had a problem raising tangs. But YeW is definatly right about the Malawis being hardier fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon_Lord_Tia Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 And what about RIVERINE African cichlids????? (That's what you meant by Central African Dave?)Pelvicachromis, Hemichromis, Anomalochromis, Steatocranus, Tilapia ... the list goes on!!!There are some FANTASTIC fish in that group. lol most of those fish are the biggest jerks they will fight and fight and a little more fighting those hemichchromis are nice but aggro fish indeedbut id have to go with malawis mainly peacocks and protomelas oh and my fav tangs are 5 bars and the alto/comps/clavs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Ben gets on his soap box. Malawi’s might be brighter, more colourful, and more active........Come on Mulva, for a Tanganyikan buff, your being a bit harsh. :lol: This is just one of many types of furcifer/foai that show extremely bright colour's. In fact show me an ugly feather fin cichlid. :D And this fella, Download warning!I don't think you can beat the attitude of a Tanganyikan cichlid. (IMO anyway) :lol:Ben gets off soap box to give Nigel a turn. Where are you Nigel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 There is only one answerKeep what you like, but like what you keepIf you don't like them you won't keep them rightBTW I don't see Madagascans in your list of African either Paratilapia polleni : Basic black with silver spots and a gold head flushComes with Bonus Attitude :lol: Do your research and find something that interested you :D L2H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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