My New Cichlids

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Samantha Burkhardt

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Hi everyone! I just started with my new cichlids! I am new to this. Before adding fish I had my water tested and I was told it was good to go for cichlids. The water temp is currently 80 degrees F. I added a Gold Severum and a Blood Parrot Monday and yesterday added a Black Convict and a Firemouth... They are all hiding especially when I walk up to the tank.... Does it take abut for them to feel "at home"?
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Sam
 

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For the size tank you have, you're fairly close to max. I'm sure it doesn't look like it, but you're fish will grow to pretty good sizes.

I would suggest getting a good liquid test kit, the API Masterkit is a good one, and testing your water for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.
 

Samantha Burkhardt

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For the size tank you have, you're fairly close to max. I'm sure it doesn't look like it, but you're fish will grow to pretty good sizes.

Yes, I was thinking I was done adding fish...I will look into the water test :) thanks!

I would suggest getting a good liquid test kit, the API Masterkit is a good one, and testing your water for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.
 

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How do you know the water is good before you put fishes in?

Was your tank cycled?
 

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I had it tested at my local pet store
I know, I meant how do you know the parameters are right before putting fishes in? You need to cycle, put fishes in, then test.
 

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Update: I came home from work and all four of the fish were out! Although they hid when I first walked into the room they came out relatively quickly and have been swimming around ever since! ☺☺
 
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