| African Cichlids are very popular specie of | | | | temperature you need to keep constant if you |
| aquarium fish. Although millions of people own | | | | want your Cichlids to breed is around 77-79oF. |
| Cichlids only very few can say that their Cichlids | | | | Tip 2: Test the pH of water in the fish tank. |
| breed. The problem isn't the size of their fish tank | | | | Cichlids will never breed in acidic water (pH under |
| or lack of experience. | | | | 7). If you find out that water in your fish tank is |
| I started with Cichlids just a year ago and I | | | | acidic immediately buy a "pH-up" solution in your |
| already had to buy a second fish tank for all the | | | | local pet store. Increase the pH to anywhere |
| new Cichlids. No, I did not buy any new ones. I | | | | around 7.5 to 8.5. pH 8 is ideal for Cichlids to |
| bought 12 Cichlids (6 pairs) and now I have around | | | | breed. |
| 30 without buying a single fish! | | | | Tip 3: Feed your Cichlids with protein rich food. |
| How is it possible that a newbie to aquaristics | | | | During incubation the female cichlid will starve for |
| could achieve that? I will tell you at the end of the | | | | up to 4 weeks. It needs to be in good condition if |
| article. But now I will give you some basics tips on | | | | it is to survive. Combine flakes with live food such |
| how to breed Cichlids. | | | | as dried blood worms or live black worms. |
| Tip 1: Purchase a water heater if you don't have | | | | Tip 4: Provide small hiding places in your fish tank. |
| one. Your Cichlids won't breed if water in the fish | | | | For example small holes and caves between |
| tank is too cold. With increase in temperature | | | | rocks. Adult fish have a tendency to eat baby |
| their aggression will increase slightly too but they | | | | Cichlids and so if they don't find good hiding places |
| will be much more inclined to breed. Ideal | | | | they will likely not survive. |