chiclid environment?

Is there a web-site of photo gallery of what the chiclid natural surrounings looks like? I'm wanting to get the tank as cloase as possible. thanks

 

which chiclids sms2981

there are South American, and also African species - and the enviroment is different for species from both those continents

South American species typically inhabit places where plants/ bog wood/ tree roots are in the water

African species are typically more rock dwelling species

Steve

 

more than likely african chiclid, can i put both in the same tank (african and south american)

 

not a great idea to be honest , the African species ( I thought it would be due to you lace rock question) like hard alkali water , whereas the American chiclids like soft and acidic (generalistions I know)

if you can give the common or latin names of the species of Chiclid your interested in
you will get more feed back on the type of enviroment / set up best suited for them

Steve

 

I used to be a member of http://www.cichlid-forum.com/ (still am a member, just dont have cichlids anymore) It was pretty much like here (helpful, friendly, informative etc) but it was just for cichlids. Id take a gander there if i were you.


p.s. I just thought as i'm writing this that i hope i don't get in trouble for posting a link to another forum (albeit a forum on a different subject matter). I'm not sure if there's any rules against doing so. If there is. I apologize. If not. Phew!!

 

No rules against it.

In fact, you are doing the right thing. I would much rather have someone go somewhere else if they can help them better. It just doesn't happen often.;D

 

Find out where they are from if u are trying to mimic their environment. My African cichlid tank has lots of rock structures and hiding places.