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Scott - 2003-11-18
I had bought 5 of these parrot fish, One was purple, one a brigh grass green, one radiant red, one a bright floresent orange, and one was a hot pink color. Later I found out that these fish had been injected with dye at some distributors the pet store had puchased them from. But even after they have lost that bright color 3 returned to a nice mellow yellow and the other two a red orange. Mine have paired off with one single one being sort off the target fish. They have laid eggs several times but never produced. I think the fish is a great looking animal but with the difficulties they have with being a hybrid and having deformities I would think it best to keep them in a take just with there own kind.

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David - 2013-02-18
I now have 2 parrots that have paired up. I was told by my fish guy that they are infertal with each other; however, they are fertal with some other South American cichlids, such as: a flowerhorn. I have seen fry from a parrot and flowerhorn, but never with my own. I also have a few gold barbs and odessa barbs in my tank. I would really love to make babies in my tank, but I really know that will never happen unless I get new fish.

Simone Konieczny - 2013-02-16
My Spotted Raphael Catfish are, as of October 2012, 27 years old. The next one is 24 and the youngest one is now 19 years old. I find most web sites say 'your lucky if they live past 7 years'. Apparently that cannot be normal except if the fish aren't well looked after. I got all 3 fish from different sources at less than one inch in size so it cannot just be a fluke that mine are the ages they are. If anyone else has the same breed and older than 20 years (the fish), I'd love to hear about them. Thanks. Simone🐟

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Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2013-02-16
Wow, those are really long-lived fish! I don't have any personal experience keeping them, but I would like to hear if anyone else has had a similar experience.

Jeff - 2013-02-16
I'm keeping one of these guys in a 210 gallon aquarium with Lake Malawi cichlids. He is thriving, having grown to at least 15 inches. The pH of his aquarium is about 8.2. He gets fed bloodworms, frozen herbivore food, and nori algae.

jeff - 2003-10-01
I breed firemouths and love them. I would recommend then to a beginner as a fun and peaceful fish. Take care of your fish, they have feelings too. Email me if you want any help or to talk fish. Thanks

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stephen - 2010-04-13
I've got an oscar, a green terror, a jack dempsey, a peacock cichlid, a parrot cichlid, and a brand new firemouth cichlid. So far all is well but in the future I'd like some info.
chris speck - 2010-05-28
I became the owner of approx 60 thorichthys aureus, I have a 350 ltr tank and plan to keep between 6 and 10 of these fish, they are feeding really well and are about 1" long, is there an easy way to be able to tell the sex of the fish and do you have any tips on keeping these fish as I am a novice and have never kept cichlids, my aim is to try to see them breed, any idea at what age they breed/pair off. Thank you for any info.
Dennis - 2011-01-13
I keep reading that the firemouth is a peaceful fish, I have one in a 29 gallon tank and he is very aggressive.
Maritza - 2011-01-13
I have a firemouth cichlid and I have him inside of a 10 gallon tank with two pacu fishes, now they get along no problem but I had bought another firemouth cichlid he killed it slowly day by day. Then I bought a tilapia cichlid he killed it today> what should I do>
Michael - 2011-01-23
I would like to know why the firemouths I have eat their fry when they hatch? What can I do to stop this? Thank-you for your time.
Tracy Hamilton - 2013-02-15
I have a breeding pair of firemouths. I have my first batch of babies when do I remove the babies from the tank? Do I have to remove them and what is the best way? Thanks

Prasanna - 2009-08-04
Thanks for your information on Tiger Barbs. I have 7 of these (one died recently) and they are doing fine in my 20 g tank with One Giant Danio (Very Aggressive), Red Rainbow, Pearl Gourami and Ram Cichlid. Tiger barbs are fun to watch with their fast movements and other fish have no problems from fin nipping. Perhaps 7-8 in group did the magic.

This site is really good and I would love to have profiles of Red Tail Black Shark and Rainbow Sharks.

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Tim - 2013-02-14
I have 2 red tail sharks with my 5 tiger barbs as well as a pearl gourami 2 silver dollars and an albino barb. The red tails have been getting along fine with everyone. They have claimed their territory and don't put up with any crap from anyone else and they are fun to watch chase around with the tiger barbs. I have heard though that its a risk buying 2 redtails as one may bully the other to death but I haven't had that problem. I run a 20 gallon tank and could go bigger but everyone seems to be doing fine.

Aliranger40 - 2013-02-13
cool, i have a blackmoor goldfish for 4 months names pitchy. his the most friendliest and most peacefull blackmoor i ever met, he minds his own buisness just floating teher peacefully, with his goggly eyes just glaring at me. i feel sorry for him coz he cqn not get bullied but sometimes get pushed around a little by my comet and shibunken. i think pitchy is my fav out of all of em coz he has fins that look s silky and soft, and its like his eye has a picture of a solar eclipse in it, its just awesome!

barry - 2011-03-08
Hi, I'm thinking of getting a 100 litre tank for tropical fish.
I want it to be colourful and with strange fish. Can anyone help me with ideas picking the fish and what are compatible?
Many thanks.

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Jeremy Roche - 2013-02-14
Really depends on the type of set up and equiptment you plan on using. Filter size, warm or cold water, brackish or fresh water, time that you have to care for the tank?

Cass - 2011-06-21
Hello everyone,
I am a longtime fan of these fish from the time I was a little girl. I'm older now and have the means to keep them properly and not kill them:) Ok so my questions are...since these fish are happier in cooler temperatures and from what I have read keep their black color when kept I these temps and don't turn the bronze color...is this true??? Either way true or not I want to try and provide the ideal enviroment for them. Does anyone know of a water cooling type system for goldfish tanks???...My room temp only gets to 74-75... And if anyone has any tips for keeping them beautiful and healthy plz let me know ...thanks alot

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Anonymous - 2013-02-13
Hello I have the same problem I used quarter of a packet of ice this seemed to work well

blackghost - 2013-02-13
Just to clarify.... 1) BG Knifes also have a dorsal fin which is kept lying in a groove on the back 2) the anal and caudal fins are NOT fused 3) THEY ARE NOT SCALELESS

Linda - 2013-02-13
I have a Silver Dollar that I have had for about 7 years. Just in the 2 weeks he has been looking a little swollen and today I noticied that his eyes are bulging quite badly. I am guessing that he is probably old and sick and going to die. Is there anything I can do and do you think he is in any discomfort. I have him in a tank with 4 very large angels.

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Jeremy Roche - 2013-02-14
Eyes buldging are usually a water condition issue. You may have had a spike in one or more of your levels.

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