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If you want to venture into the wonderful world of cichlids, you should remember that the key to success is research, research and some more research. Always research the tropical fish species you are interested in before you make a purchase, in order to find out how to provide them with the right type of cichlid care. You must also find out if they are suitable together and in your particular aquarium. Cichlids are found all over the world and no care guidelines are true for all sorts of cichlids. Some cichlids grow much too big for the ordinary hobbyist aquarium while others never exceed a few inches in length. Their tolerance for poor water conditions will also vary considerably. Generally speaking, some of the most sensitive species are the small cichlids – the ones commonly referred to as dwarf cichlids. As a beginner aquarist with a small aquarium it might be tempting to purchase these tiny cichlids, but the truth is that since they are so sensitive to poor water conditions they should ideally be kept in large aquariums, not small ones. This is especially true if you are a beginner aquarist since many beginner aquarists find it hard to combat high levels of soluble waste during the first few months. As a beginner, you are usually better of with some of the sturdier mid-sized cichlids.

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