Ive heard them referred to as "the poor mans saltwater tank". They just get no love.Spyral said:I don't keep them anymore, I keep a Festae tank now.
Generally, they are far more colorful than most CA/SA fish and tend to be a lot more active. They don't grow as big as CA/SA fish.
Touché, nice comeback! :spoton: And I thought there would be no action on the African part of the forum, but I was wrong. :violent:JimA said:For me I would rather have a tank full of active colorful fish than a big dark tank with 2 or 3 big lethargic fish just swimming around amongst some sticks. :ibox:
HMMMMMM, I disagree. You say a tank full of active colorful fish. OK you get that with Africans, mainly because if they aren't banging into each other they aren't happy. So you are able to stuff the tank full of color.JimA said:For me I would rather have a tank full of active colorful fish than a big dark tank with 2 or 3 big lethargic fish just swimming around amongst some sticks. :ibox: The fish I have are fairly easy to take care of and I enjoy watching them swim around with the occasional chasing.
:lmfao:madness said:And 100 stupid little chihuahua's swimming in and out of rocks is better?
:laughhard:madness said:I guess if I want bright colorful chihuahua's with no personality, I'd go buy a box of fruit loops instead.
Seems you took it a bit personnel. :laughhard: For one I don't have my tank overstocked so no it's not a bunch of chihuahua's. running around. I will say I have seen some tanks that do resemble that. As far as personality hard to say but if you want to have hand sex with your fish that's fine with me.madness said:HMMMMMM, I disagree. You say a tank full of active colorful fish. OK you get that with Africans, mainly because if they aren't banging into each other they aren't happy. So you are able to stuff the tank full of color.JimA said:For me I would rather have a tank full of active colorful fish than a big dark tank with 2 or 3 big lethargic fish just swimming around amongst some sticks. :ibox: The fish I have are fairly easy to take care of and I enjoy watching them swim around with the occasional chasing.
But, my C/S Am. tanks are full of color. Maybe not the bright yellow or blue, but definitely many different and bright colors. Now you kinda slam us with " than a big dark tank with 2 or 3 big lethargic fish just swimming around amongst some sticks". And 100 stupid little chihuahua's swimming in and out of rocks is better? Now my tanks are not dark, and my fish are from from lethargic. In fact I would venture to say that S/C Am tanks are far more enjoyable to watch. And you can't possibly tell me that your Africans have even 5% of the personality of the S/C Am. Cichlids. When I put my hand in the tank, the fish fish swim up against me, like a cat does. I literally hand feed some of them. (they come up to my hand and gently take it out of my fingers) In fact if I had a tank large enough for me to get into it, I bet my fish would come over to me and interact. Yours would scream and hide.
So, yes lots of brighter colors. And your done there. No competition what so ever when it comes to everything else.
If you dont agree, feel free to come on over and I will introduce you to some lame, big, lethargic, fish. Oh wait, I dont have that, so if thats what you want to see, you wont find it at my place.
I guess if I want bright colorful chihuahua's with no personality, I'd go buy a box of fruit loops instead.
:laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard: :laughhard:JimA said:As far as personality hard to say but if you want to have hand sex with your fish that's fine with me.
To each his own.
:ihit: Sorry Ive just always wanted a reason to use that one!JimA said:but if you want to have hand sex with your fish that's fine with me. To each his own.
DMD123 said::ihit: Sorry Ive just always wanted a reason to use that one!JimA said:but if you want to have hand sex with your fish that's fine with me. To each his own.
You gave a whole new meaning to "loving" your pets :hugg:
What have you got for the africans?Billiethekid said:I have a love for Both but i think My african tank is a great piece for a dull room because all the activity yet the larger C/S Am's would make a better Focal tank in a living room or dining room... i have quit gettin africans and thinking of getting rid of mine because i cant seem to add a new 2-3 fish ever.. all will end up dead plus one of my ones tht ive had ='( but life goes one... i have taken a liking for rams, convicts in a tank of tetras and smaller cats, and Angelfish =-) nauratic to peaceful (with exception of breeding convicts >.<)