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African Cichlids have endless characteristics that make they so unique and the most entertaining of all aquarium fish. Not many fish have recognizable personalities but these do.
They are fascinating in that their colours change according to their gender, moods, stress level even the hierarchy within the tank affects what colours they display. Just knowing that they are capable of these changes is mind boggling.
Because of their ability to change their pigmentation it's difficult to discern which species they are. There are many that look so similar it's really best to send pictures to someone who has a history in Cichlids and knows how to identify this cool fish. Their colouration also makes it difficult to sex them. I am learning daily as I go along but it's crazy how much there is to know.
They are fascinating in that their colours change according to their gender, moods, stress level even the hierarchy within the tank affects what colours they display. Just knowing that they are capable of these changes is mind boggling.
Because of their ability to change their pigmentation it's difficult to discern which species they are. There are many that look so similar it's really best to send pictures to someone who has a history in Cichlids and knows how to identify this cool fish. Their colouration also makes it difficult to sex them. I am learning daily as I go along but it's crazy how much there is to know.
