The new world tank 13/13/2009

Salvini, Green Severum, Firemouth, and Dwarf Gourami (above)

I took out the pots and some of the other items that were being used as caves/hiding spots by the cichlids. I placed several 3" PVC joints as the new caves/hiding spots for the Cichlids. I left the driftwood and rocks in the tank. The five species that I have are: Red Oscar, Green Severum, Firemouth, Green Texas, and Blood Parrot. Some of the cichlids species like to hide and may establish their own territory in the tank. The salvini is a predatory fish that likes to lurk. The four Gourami (a platinum, a pearl, and 2 gold) and the Cuckoo Catfish are dither fish that clean up after the messy cichlids.

Green Texas, Blood Parrot and Green Severum

Blood Parrot

Green Severum and Firemouth

Salvini and Dwarf Gourami

Red Oscar

75G New World Cichlid tank

I changed my 75G tank from Mbuna Cichlids to New World Cichlids. My setup includes 2 Emperor 400’s and is stocked with 1 Albino Tiger Oscar, 1 Readhead Gold Severum, 1 Convict, 1 Firemouth, and 1 Jewelfish. Each specimen is currently 1-2” long and will grow pretty big. The Oscar can reach 12” and the other specimen will vary from 4-8”. I also took out a lot of the rock work to allow these guys to socialize a bit before they start growing. The Oscar can grow 1” per month. Several of the specimen look similar now; however, the will change colors as they mature.

Redhead Gold Severum

Convict and Redhead Gold Severum

Jewelfish

Readhead Gold Severum

Albino Tiger Oscar

Redhead Gold Severum and Convict

Convict and Firemouth

Albino Tiger Oscar

Firemouth

Firemouth

Firemouth

Jewelfish