I got 3 yesterday for a steal, absolutely beautiful little fish, i love the neon blue and orange flecks. They seem happy enough and out and about in their new home.
Ive kept these fish years ago and they were the most chill cichlid ever, even more than kribs, beautiful friendly little ones, great for a west African themed tank, just wish they were more readily available
Another great video. These used to be common back in the 70's. I'm glad you got them and did a video on them so people will see how great a fish they are. Monger on Dan.
They are excellent fish with tonnes of personality. They are better on a darker substrate as light sand washes them out. I have x2 in a 40 gallon long community and they don't bother anyone. You don't see these around a lot in LFS here in the UK.
My tank is long and shallow and 170cm/5.6 feet long. HEAVILY planted and with endless amount of roots, branches and houseplants/ferns growing out of it with their fine and dense roots. A lot of cherry and amano shrimps in there. Too many to keep track of really. Do you think African Butterfly Cichlids would oick them off and put a dent into the shrimp population? I don't mind them eating some of the shrimp babies because there's a limit to how many shrimps one "needs" but.... Yeah. What do you and your viewers think?
I think the cichlids would eat the shrimp over time. A couple of shrimp might survive, but I don't think enough would remain to enjoy them in the aquarium because the few survivors would be hiding all the time. That's my guess.
Hi, great video on one of my all time favourite fish. I'd also like to add they are a great dwarf Cichlid for Discus tanks... much longer lived than Rams and handle the temp very well. Do you by any chance ever see any of the even more colourful Thomasi from the Libyan or Sierra Leone populations? They hv both seemingly disappeared from the hobby....
This was an awesome video! I'll have to see if we can get them here in Australia. I love cichlids, and we have a 6ft tank with Ellioti, acara, Bolivian butterflies, lots of rainbow varities plus cleaner fish. We've been trying to decide what to dedicate our 4ft tank to breed next, and we're already breeding emerald corys, guppies and platys. I'm thinking these might fit in with our 6ft tank or be good to breed separately. I adore our bolivian butterflies and see some similarities. We we considering German rams next. Any feedback from people welcomed! 😊
Nice little fish of which I also keep. Very versatile in their care & feeding requirements. I find them curious and personable. Thanks for sharing Dan.
I think it was a bad idea for these to have the common name african butterfly cichlid. Its too common to the african butterfly fish which is a totally different fish.
Yes...I agree. In fact, I wish the hobby would only use scientific names or L# systems, etc. That's not ever going to happen, but it would cut down on confusion.
I’m a bit late to reply, but in German we call the rams “butterfly cichlids”. So in English it’d probably have made more sense to call them “African rams”.
IF I buy them, can you sex them? I could not tell them from the video. Is it easier to breed than the Convicts? I find Convicts are the easiest fish in the world to breed!
Those are some interesting cichlids ! I might try them in a tank some day . Check out my channel tell me what you think, I'm still a new fishtuber but your insight and support is appreciated !
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Just picked up a trio of these guys from you, so excited!
I got 3 yesterday for a steal, absolutely beautiful little fish, i love the neon blue and orange flecks. They seem happy enough and out and about in their new home.
You said it! Nothing negative about these cichlids that I can think of.
Ive kept these fish years ago and they were the most chill cichlid ever, even more than kribs, beautiful friendly little ones, great for a west African themed tank, just wish they were more readily available
Mine are so aggressive to each other, idk why
Great info Dan...cool little Cichlid..
I figured you would like that one!
@@DansFish yessir...
awesome cichlid
Another great video. These used to be common back in the 70's. I'm glad you got them and did a video on them so people will see how great a fish they are. Monger on Dan.
Thanks, Kerry. Back to mongering...
I love them ❤ I have now a pair with around 40 fries. And I give the fries mickro worms and they love to eat 🪱🐟
Just got 3 from a LFS. The adults look amazing 😍
I know...such pretty fish! Glad you were able to find some good one's locally.
They are excellent fish with tonnes of personality. They are better on a darker substrate as light sand washes them out. I have x2 in a 40 gallon long community and they don't bother anyone. You don't see these around a lot in LFS here in the UK.
My tank is long and shallow and 170cm/5.6 feet long. HEAVILY planted and with endless amount of roots, branches and houseplants/ferns growing out of it with their fine and dense roots.
A lot of cherry and amano shrimps in there. Too many to keep track of really. Do you think African Butterfly Cichlids would oick them off and put a dent into the shrimp population? I don't mind them eating some of the shrimp babies because there's a limit to how many shrimps one "needs" but.... Yeah. What do you and your viewers think?
I think the cichlids would eat the shrimp over time. A couple of shrimp might survive, but I don't think enough would remain to enjoy them in the aquarium because the few survivors would be hiding all the time. That's my guess.
Could i keep them with angelfish?
Great video!
how many in a group is enough, generally?
Hi, great video on one of my all time favourite fish. I'd also like to add they are a great dwarf Cichlid for Discus tanks... much longer lived than Rams and handle the temp very well. Do you by any chance ever see any of the even more colourful Thomasi from the Libyan or Sierra Leone populations? They hv both seemingly disappeared from the hobby....
Howdy ada, Nice to meet another fan of this fish! I don't ever see those specific populations around. If I ever do, I'll get some for sure.
I just got three, i keep them in a 110 Liter tank with some brisselnose plecos and one big angelfish. Any tips to get them to breed in the future?
This was an awesome video! I'll have to see if we can get them here in Australia.
I love cichlids, and we have a 6ft tank with Ellioti, acara, Bolivian butterflies, lots of rainbow varities plus cleaner fish.
We've been trying to decide what to dedicate our 4ft tank to breed next, and we're already breeding emerald corys, guppies and platys.
I'm thinking these might fit in with our 6ft tank or be good to breed separately. I adore our bolivian butterflies and see some similarities. We we considering German rams next.
Any feedback from people welcomed! 😊
Saskia, Your 6' tanks sounded so neat that I watched some of your vids...nice looking fish!
@@DansFish thanks so much! My son does all the work, and I get to enjoy so I'm very lucky!
Nice little fish of which I also keep. Very versatile in their care & feeding requirements. I find them curious and personable. Thanks for sharing Dan.
How easy is to identify the gender of this fish because i want to try getting a pair that will breed.
I only have 2 and they are never shy so idk who said that
I'm glad they are out and about for you.
What is the streamline fish with the black stripe?
I believe you are referring to the True Siamese Algae Eaters in the tank?
Dans Fish I appreciate the info. Neat looking fish seems to have shark like shape.
i wouldn't mind having a pair
Well, you know where to find them!
Speaking of SAEs do you know if you will have more anytime soon?
Working on it. I was not able to get any this week. Fingers crossed for next week...
I think it was a bad idea for these to have the common name african butterfly cichlid. Its too common to the african butterfly fish which is a totally different fish.
Yes...I agree. In fact, I wish the hobby would only use scientific names or L# systems, etc. That's not ever going to happen, but it would cut down on confusion.
I’m a bit late to reply, but in German we call the rams “butterfly cichlids”. So in English it’d probably have made more sense to call them “African rams”.
Are they good tank mates for German Rams
Possibly, but they inhabit the same niche as GBR's, so they might get a bit crowded if the tank is small.
I am literally wondering the exact same thing
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IF I buy them, can you sex them? I could not tell them from the video. Is it easier to breed than the Convicts? I find Convicts are the easiest fish in the world to breed!
I can't sex them at this size. I don't think anything is easier to breed than a Convict, but these are not much harder.
Those are some interesting cichlids ! I might try them in a tank some day . Check out my channel tell me what you think, I'm still a new fishtuber but your insight and support is appreciated !
I enjoyed your vid with the angelfish guarding their fry. Keep it up!
@@DansFish thank-you !