Why are my female cichlids fighting?
Aggression. Many species of cichlid grab each other by the lips to wrestle. Males most often engage in this behavior. This behavior can stem from a territorial dispute or showing off for females.
Can cichlids change gender?
Synopsis. Peters (1975) suggested the possibility of adult sex change in certain cichlids of Lake Malawi. However, histological studies did not provide conclusive evidence of sex change; only undeveloped oocytes were found in the testes of all males examined. It is postulated that gonads of male P.
What does a female cichlid look like?
The male’s shape will be elongated and the female’s will be round. This does not apply to juvenile cichlids. Certain species have square shapes for the males and females. The male’s will be longer than the female’s.
Do all male Mbuna have egg spots?
In certain species, only the male will have egg spots. In others, both males and females will have them. Research pictures of the males and females to find out what kind of egg spots your species has.
What Mbuna cichlids can be kept together?
From my experience, yellow labs and Acei are the best mbunas to keep with other African cichlids including peacocks and haps. With other mbuna types, I would highly recommend keeping them with peacocks and haps that are large and a little more aggressive than them.
How do you stop Mbuna aggression?
The main methods used to reduce aggression include combining fish with similar size and temperament characteristics, combining fish with different coloration and patterns, appropriate feeding, combining fish that occupy different levels in the aquarium, providing enough horizontal space, providing adequate cover.
Why do fish pick up stones and spit them out?
Function. Fish move gravel or rocks that will fit in their mouths in order to check for food or algae growing on the rocks, to create a spawning nest or by accidentally swimming into it.
What mbuna cichlids can be kept together?