{"id":68931,"date":"2022-04-22T03:55:26","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T03:55:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:55:26","slug":"can-cichlids-live-in-rivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Can cichlids live in rivers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#Can_cichlids_live_in_rivers\" title=\"Can cichlids live in rivers?\">Can cichlids live in rivers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#What_does_OB_mean_in_cichlids\" title=\"What does OB mean in cichlids?\">What does OB mean in cichlids?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_many_peacocks_are_in_a_75_gallon\" title=\"How many peacocks are in a 75 gallon?\">How many peacocks are in a 75 gallon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_big_do_haps_cichlids_get\" title=\"How big do haps cichlids get?\">How big do haps cichlids get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#Can_cichlids_live_in_freshwater\" title=\"Can cichlids live in freshwater?\">Can cichlids live in freshwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#Can_cichlids_survive_in_a_lake\" title=\"Can cichlids survive in a lake?\">Can cichlids survive in a lake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#Can_cichlids_live_in_shallow_water\" title=\"Can cichlids live in shallow water?\">Can cichlids live in shallow water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#What_type_of_water_do_cichlids_live_in\" title=\"What type of water do cichlids live in?\">What type of water do cichlids live in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_are_OB_Peacocks_made\" title=\"How are OB Peacocks made?\">How are OB Peacocks made?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_big_do_OB_peacocks_get\" title=\"How big do OB peacocks get?\">How big do OB peacocks get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_long_do_OB_cichlids_live\" title=\"How long do OB cichlids live?\">How long do OB cichlids live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_do_you_breed_OB_Peacock_cichlids\" title=\"How do you breed OB Peacock cichlids?\">How do you breed OB Peacock cichlids?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_many_cichlids_can_I_have_in_a_75_gallon_tank\" title=\"How many cichlids can I have in a 75 gallon tank?\">How many cichlids can I have in a 75 gallon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_many_peacocks_are_in_a_55-gallon\" title=\"How many peacocks are in a 55-gallon?\">How many peacocks are in a 55-gallon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_many_large_cichlids_can_I_put_in_a_75_gallon_tank\" title=\"How many large cichlids can I put in a 75 gallon tank?\">How many large cichlids can I put in a 75 gallon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_Hap_cichlids_to_grow\" title=\"How long does it take for Hap cichlids to grow?\">How long does it take for Hap cichlids to grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#Are_haps_aggressive\" title=\"Are haps aggressive?\">Are haps aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_big_do_African_haps_get\" title=\"How big do African haps get?\">How big do African haps get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#How_big_do_Hap_cichlids_grow\" title=\"How big do Hap cichlids grow?\">How big do Hap cichlids grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#Are_cichlids_freshwater_fish\" title=\"Are cichlids freshwater fish?\">Are cichlids freshwater fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#Do_cichlids_need_freshwater\" title=\"Do cichlids need freshwater?\">Do cichlids need freshwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#Will_a_cichlid_survive_in_a_pond\" title=\"Will a cichlid survive in a pond?\">Will a cichlid survive in a pond?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#Do_cichlids_live_in_lakes\" title=\"Do cichlids live in lakes?\">Do cichlids live in lakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#Can_you_put_a_cichlid_in_a_pond\" title=\"Can you put a cichlid in a pond?\">Can you put a cichlid in a pond?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cichlids-live-in-rivers\/#Can_cichlids_survive_in_cold_water\" title=\"Can cichlids survive in cold water?\">Can cichlids survive in cold water?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cichlids_live_in_rivers\"><\/span>Can cichlids live in rivers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many of the cichlids found in South America live in the blackwater streams, creeks, and rivers in the Amazon River Basin. These bodies of water generally have acidic black water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_OB_mean_in_cichlids\"><\/span>What does OB mean in cichlids?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Orange blotched<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_peacocks_are_in_a_75_gallon\"><\/span>How many peacocks are in a 75 gallon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Many Peacock Cichlids In A 75-Gallon Tank? Peacocks grow around 4-7 inches long and have a feisty personality. If you want to be on the safe side, stock <b>14-16 peacocks in a 75-gallon tank. 17-20 means moderately stocked, and 21-24 means heavily stocked.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_haps_cichlids_get\"><\/span>How big do haps cichlids get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The electric blue hap (Sciaenochromis ahli) is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Malawi. It prefers to live in caves and crevices in rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of <b>20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cichlids_live_in_freshwater\"><\/span>Can cichlids live in freshwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Substrate for African Cichlids Happy and healthy <b>African cichlids can live for several years, making them a good investment for any freshwater aquarium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cichlids_survive_in_a_lake\"><\/span>Can cichlids survive in a lake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are cichlids able to live in cold water? <b>No, there are no cichlids who are able to live in cold water. Cichlids come from tropical regions and therefore need tropical temperatures. Keeping them in cold water will cause stress and lower their immune system making them prone to disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cichlids_live_in_shallow_water\"><\/span>Can cichlids live in shallow water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cichlids are very specific in habitat choice: <b>some live only among the rocks, others in open water, others along sandy beaches. They have evolved behaviors and tooth structures to live this way.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_water_do_cichlids_live_in\"><\/span>What type of water do cichlids live in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Check the temperature your African cichlids will need before you bring them home. Tropical fish need <b>warm water that&#8217;s between 78 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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_OB_Peacocks_made\"><\/span>How are OB Peacocks made?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remarks: This hybrid was initially created by <b>crossing a Peacock with an OB Mbuna. No two OB are the same! Colors and pattern can vary greatly from fish to fish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_OB_peacocks_get\"><\/span>How big do OB peacocks get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>roughly 6 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_OB_cichlids_live\"><\/span>How long do OB cichlids live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Peacock Cichlid Facts  Overview.Scientific name:AulonocaraSize:46 inchesLife expectancy:<b>68 years<\/b>Color:Vibrant purple, yellow, orange, red, blue, pink10 more rowsx26bull;22-Feb-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_breed_OB_Peacock_cichlids\"><\/span>How do you breed OB Peacock cichlids?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Peacock Cichlids are quite easy to breed. When it is time for breeding all you may have to do is to <b>place a male female in a separate tank. The female fish will lay several eggs which will be fertilized with the male during spawning. It is the female that will care for the fertilized eggs until they get hatched.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cichlids_can_I_have_in_a_75_gallon_tank\"><\/span>How many cichlids can I have in a 75 gallon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Peacocks grow anywhere between 4-7 inches long. But they are pretty notorious for their aggression. So, you can only add about <b>8-9 peacocks in a 55-gallon tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_peacocks_are_in_a_55-gallon\"><\/span>How many peacocks are in a 55-gallon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tank sizeNumber of cichlids40 gallons (151.41 liters)Upto 4 Cichlids55 gallons (208.19 liters)2 males and 2 females60 gallons (227.12 liters)2 males and 2 females + 1 female Cichlid75 gallons (283.90 liters)<b>3 males and 3 females<\/b>2 more rowsx26bull;27-Aug-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_large_cichlids_can_I_put_in_a_75_gallon_tank\"><\/span>How many large cichlids can I put in a 75 gallon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A single Goldfish needs at least a 50 gallon tank, but a group will be much happier in 75 gallons. This is enough space for you to keep the fancy varieties too, such as Fantails and Black Moors. You can keep a group of <b>up to 3 Giant Danios, as well as a pair of Clown Loaches<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_Hap_cichlids_to_grow\"><\/span>How long does it take for Hap cichlids to grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The growth rate of African cichlids varies from 5-7 inches within <b>1-2 years whereas South  Central American cichlids grow an average of 6-8 inches within 1-1.5 years. North American cichlids take time to grow 5-6 inches in between 6 months to 1 year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_haps_aggressive\"><\/span>Are haps aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hap Cichlids General Description These cichlids are generally <b>moderately aggressive and somewhat territorial, especially for males of the same species, though they can sometimes be kept with large, non-aggressive species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_African_haps_get\"><\/span>How big do African haps get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fully-grown African cichlids reach 2 to 12 inches long, depending on the type of African cichlid. The longest African cichlids are big mouth haps, which grow <b>up to 12 inches. Multies are the smallest African cichlid species, reaching two inches when fully grown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Hap_cichlids_grow\"><\/span>How big do Hap cichlids grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Electric Blue Hap: A minimum 55-gallons that is at least four (4) feet long is the minimum for these African cichlids. They grow to <b>six (6) inches in length and need to be kept in groups of four (4), meaning a 30-gallons tank will be too tiny.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cichlids_freshwater_fish\"><\/span>Are cichlids freshwater fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cichlids are a large family of freshwater fishes that can be found in Africa, Central and South America, parts of Jordan, Iran, India and Sri Lanka. It is estimated that there are at least 1,350 species of cichlids worldwide, with hundreds more species yet to be discovered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cichlids_need_freshwater\"><\/span>Do cichlids need freshwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Check the temperature your African cichlids will need before you bring them home. Tropical fish need <b>warm water that&#8217;s between 78 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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_cichlid_survive_in_a_pond\"><\/span>Will a cichlid survive in a pond?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>African cichlids require a tropical freshwater tank that mimics their natural habitat, and these fish should be fed a largely carnivorous diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cichlids_live_in_lakes\"><\/span>Do cichlids live in lakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cichlids are particularly well known for having evolved rapidly into many closely related but morphologically diverse species within large lakes, particularly Lakes Tanganyika, Victoria, Malawi, and Edward. Their diversity in the African Great Lakes is important for the study of speciation in evolution.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_a_cichlid_in_a_pond\"><\/span>Can you put a cichlid in a pond?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Substrate for African Cichlids Happy and healthy <b>African cichlids can live for several years, making them a good investment for any freshwater aquarium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cichlids_survive_in_cold_water\"><\/span>Can cichlids survive in cold water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You could POSSIBLY have them in 70 degree water and have them live but they&#8217;d probably be very aggressive and unhealthy. I&#8217;d suggest goldfish since they actually like cold water. If you want to keep cichlids in a pond year round the heaters needed to heat the whole pond up would be on all of the time.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can cichlids live in rivers?What does OB mean in cichlids?How many peacocks are in a 75 gallon?How big do haps cichlids get?Can cichlids live in freshwater?Can cichlids survive in a lake?Can cichlids live in shallow water?What type of water do cichlids live in?How are OB Peacocks made?How big do OB peacocks get?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68931"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68931"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68931\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68931"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}