How much do african cichilids cost?

Question

I have some bright blue ones and striped ones..in my back pond..we put only a few like ten years ago..they have multiplied and there a few hundred now..the biggest ones are probally like 3 inches long..i think there might also be some yellow ones..we dont really take care of them..they kinda just reproduce on their own..i found this picture on the net to show you what they look like.. http://www.penningtonaquatics.com/images/ProtomeleusSteveni.jpg

also..would they be a good idea for my 40 gal cold water tank..?..we live in miami so i guess the heat is good for them? i have no clue about fish.lol

Answer 1

You really don't want to house them in a cold water tank, if you live in Miami then the reason they're happy in your pond is due to the heat that is normal down in Florida.

I probably wouldn't capture them and put them in a tank, they're way too used to being outside. It's possible that a few could be taken and put in a tank but like someone else said, they need a nice big tank.

As you know, they propagate rather readily so your small tank would be full faster than you would know what to do. I imagine you could try and sell your fish to a local Mom and Pops fish store but they probably get them at discount anyway.

The other option to simply put an ad out in your local paper, something like: "African Cichlids for sale, pond raised."

Answer 2

Cichlids cost from $12-$40. It depends on the species that your talking about. The cichlid that you have is an electric blue haplochromis. No, you can't house cichlids in a 40 gallon tank. You need at least a 55-75 gallons tank. African Cichlids also need tropical water (87-82) and the pH of the water should be at least 8.0. It's really the maintenance that makes the difference for your Cichlids.

Answer 3

they sell for about $5-12 when there small, but as a adult $14-30

Answer 4

That's like asking how much do cars cost! Be specific!

Answer 5

not expencive at all you can sell an adult for maybe a 10 dollar pair