How many Cichlid Fish Add in 1 Feet Aquarium , Best Tank For Cichlid Urdu and hindi
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How many Cichlid Fish Add in 1 Feet Aquarium , Best Tank For Cichlid Urdu and hindi
A Set-up Guide for Your New African Cichlid
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5 things to know about your African cichlids
How do I set up my African cichlids’ new home?
How can I add cichlids to my aquarium?
What do cichlids eat?
How can I keep my cichlids healthy?
5 things to know about African cichlids
Experience Level: Intermediate
Size: They grow to be about 4 to 8 inches (10-20 cm) long, depending on the species
Lifespan: They can live up to 10 years
Behavior: They are very territorial and need lots of hiding places
Caution: They’re likely to eat smaller tankmates so they should live only with fellow cichlids or other semi-aggressive tropical fish
How do I set up my African cichlid’s new home?
Set up the aquarium at least 1 day before you add any fish.
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The minimum size of your aquarium depends on how many cichlids you have and how big they will be as adults. Cichlids that are 6 inches (15 cm) or less need at least a 20-gallon tank. Cichlids up to 8 inches (20 cm) long need at least a 29-gallon tank.
If you plan to have multiple cichlids, follow this formula to determine whether the tank should be even larger. The aquarium should have 2 gallons of water for every inch of fully grown fish.
Place the tank near a power source in a low-traffic area, away from direct sunlight and drafts.
Water weighs 8 pounds per gallon. Pick a very sturdy, stable base for your aquarium, then fill the tank with water.
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What do I put in my cichlid’s tank?
If you will be using an under-gravel filter, add it first.
Layer about 3 inches of gravel on the bottom of the tank. (That works out to 1½ pounds of gravel per gallon of water.) Rinse the gravel before putting it in the aquarium.
Fill the tank about halfway up with dechlorinated water.
Add a beneficial bacteria supplement to the water to promote biological waste breakdown.
Add the thermometer, heater, filter and other necessary equipment.
Time to decorate! Add plants, rocks and décor. Because cichlids are territorial, provide enough hiding areas that each fish can establish its own turf. Cichlids also like to hide, so put several cave structures in the tank. Rinse all décor before adding it to the tank.
Finish by filling the tank the rest of the way with water then add the hood with lights.
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Filtration
An aquarium filter should be able to process all of the water in the tank 3 to 5 times an hour. For example, the filter in a 20-gallon tank would need to push through at least 60 gallons of water each hour. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for choosing and setting up the filter.
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Heat & light
Check the temperature your African cichlids will need before you bring them home. Tropical fish need warm water that’s between 73 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit (23-28 Celsius).
Choose an aquarium heater with 5 watts of power for each gallon of water in the aquarium. A large aquarium may need a heater at each end.
Wait 15 minutes after filling the tank before turning on the heater.
Place the heater close enough to the filter to distribute the warmed water.
Run the tank’s filter and the tank’s hood light for 24 hours, then check the water temperature and adjust the heater if necessary.
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