What plants are good for cichlid tanks?

What plants are good for cichlid tanks?

Some plants that are ideal for cichlid tanks include anubias, java ferns, java moss, crinum, vallisneria, echinodorus, and cryptocoryne. As long as the cichlid does not like to eat the plant in question, and as long as the plant has a strong root system, it should be fine.

Can you keep cichlids with live plants?

The fast-growing plants of the genus Vallisneria can be used in a cichlid tank as well. Vallisneria are typical background plants, which are planted into the substrate. Their leaves are robust, but not as hard as e.g. those of Anubias. They have found another way to compensate for predation: quick growth.

Can you put moss in a cichlid tank?

Java Moss. Java moss is a near-perfect plant to share an aquarium with cichlids. This moss can grow under almost any water conditions, from the soft, acidic water associated with Amazon dwarf cichlids to the hard, alkaline water preferred by the famous cichlids of the African Rift Valley.

Do cichlids eat Java moss?

Java moss doesn’t seem to appeal to most vegetarian fish, but cichlids may nibble on it a bit. Additionally, you can grow Java moss by tying it to rocks or driftwood. The moss will quickly attach to the surface and grow along it.

What rocks do cichlids like?

The African cichlid aquarium should have plenty of rockwork, caves and other hiding places to create needed territories. Limestone and dolomite rock will help maintain proper water chemistry, but virtually any rock or artificial décor is suitable. Rinse all decorations before placing them in your aquarium.

Is gravel OK for cichlids?

When it comes to picking the substrate for your aquarium, many substrates are available for use, from sand to gravel to coral sand and crushed corals. For cichlids, a sand substrate is considered the best.

What can you mix with cichlids?

Some of the best fish to keep with African Cichlids are;

• Botia Loaches (Clown Loach)
• Red Tail Shark.
• Giant Danios.
• African Red-eyed Tetra.
• Pleco.
• Scavenger (Upside-down catfish)
• Leopard Bush-fish.