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| Buying cichlids or any kind of dependant pet for | | | | * Be observant. Check the overall appearance of |
| that matter is a serious decision and should be | | | | the cichlids you want to buy. Do they look active |
| done only when you are truly committed to the | | | | and alert? Do they swim straight or do they tilt? |
| task at hand. Remember that caring for any kind | | | | (Healthy cichlids swim in a lateral matter. |
| of pet takes responsibility and a fair amount of | | | | * Try not to randomly (or on impulse) buy your |
| your time and if you’re not prepared for | | | | fishes, or you will probably regret it and will end |
| these things on both fronts you will not only be | | | | up just frustrated with the results.. |
| wasting your money, but you will have harmed | | | | * Ask lots of questions. It’s best to ask |
| another animal in the process. | | | | plenty of questions to a potential source. The net |
| Here are some tips to keep in mind when you | | | | is a great source of information you really should |
| are buying cichlids | | | | utilize before purchasing. |
| * Cichlids should never be purchased on impulse. | | | | * Check potential fish’s overall demeanor, |
| These exotic cichlids are part of a large array of | | | | cichlids should be checked white spots because its |
| almost 850 specimins, all with unique behavioral | | | | a sure sign of parasites attacking the fish. Rough |
| patterns and largley different dietary and | | | | red raw sections around the fins or along the |
| environment needs. | | | | body, or fins that are broken and torn, are to be |
| * Only once you know what kind of aquarium | | | | avoided. |
| setup you want and have constructed a list of | | | | * Be sure to find out a stores return policy, to |
| fish compatible with your setup are you ready to | | | | protect yourself incase your fish is sick at time of |
| start shopping. I would recommend visiting a few | | | | purchase. |
| fish stores in your area to see what from your | | | | * If you buy cichlids from a pet store you should |
| list is available. | | | | ideally research the store to find out if the |
| * Buy only from a trusted source. Here is where | | | | aquariums consistently cleaned or not. |
| your network of friends and acquaintances come | | | | * Never buy too many fish at once. This upsets |
| in handy. Seek out experienced cichlids owners | | | | the balance in your tank of good bacteria. Adding |
| from among your network and ask for advice on | | | | too many fish to quick can be toxic. |
| where to find a trustworthy shop that sells | | | | * These days there are many online options |
| cichlids. | | | | available for the cichlid buyer so you should at |
| * You can buy cichlids online, from a local pet | | | | least take the time to browse these indexes |
| shop, or from an experienced cichlid breeder. | | | | before you finally decide where to purchase |
| What is important is the seller can be trusted | | | | cichlids from. |
| enough to sell you healthy cichlids and will be | | | | |