Recent content by Darren89

Hi we have just had our whole tank wiped out in a couple of days. First signs of stress were on Friday evening when they didn't eat. Then we treated with wide spectrum treatment but over the weekend they have all turned belly up! From what I can see it was columnaris bacterial infection as the...

Thanks all. I'm inclined with the mbuna identification! Also gonna see how he goes whilst finding him a new home. We keep the tank a bit warmer as have variated platys and a plec. Will keep it up to date with progress.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to get the little guy his/her own tank. Do you have any spare tanks on hand? If so what sizes? Generally speaking, mbuna like temps closer to 76. When it grows up I would bet it will beat your orandas up quite a bit. African cichlids are not very nice but they are quite...

Thanks, the tank had the stones but no water. (This might sound dumb...but could it have got through the external filter) He's only little at the moment, probably about 2-3cm. Just concerned for my orandas if he's likely to attack them and if he needs a warmer tank. (Mine current running 70-72°f)

Well yes!!! More do I need to re-home it away from the orandas

I have a cold water tank set up. I bought the tank second hand 6months ago and it had previously been tropical. Today I have a mystery cichlid appear. Any advice as to how or what to do with it. Thanks