I'm glad you noticed lol! It's actually one of Hagen's plants. They call it "Abutillon".
@joewe23 Жыл бұрын
LEAF?
@JimHanelyfishing6 жыл бұрын
Very informative, as usual, by someone who really knows her stuff!! bien joué.
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim. Sorry for taking so long to answer, I've lost track of time this week 😂
@AquaApprentice6 жыл бұрын
Loved that you pretty much covered every type of Cichlid.
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.
@PalJoey-rm2yh6 жыл бұрын
You beat me to it. The idea to use those concrete cinder blocks in an aquarium. For me, living in NYC with soft acid water, I had been mentally considering using them to increase alkalinity and for cover for females and for subdominant males. Use a file or coarse sandpaper to smooth out those hole edges to avoid the fish scraping themselves. Good thinking.
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
The bricks I use aren't alkaline. They're just there as a cheap decoration :P Pour some vinegar on your rock to know if it's alkaline. If it is, it will make bubbles, like with vinegar and baking soda. You won't be able to make a "papier-mâché" volcano out of it though😂
@PalJoey-rm2yh6 жыл бұрын
The binder in cinder blocks is cement, which is made with lime, which is highly alkaline. Now, the rate at which that dissolves in the water is probably pretty slow. Probably just fast enough to help maintain the higher pH Africans need since the waste they create is acid. But that's why they have test kits.
@montellanojavelosa62495 жыл бұрын
One of the most informative videos on African cichlids. This helped clear up some things I was worried about. In particular the shape of the dorsal fin. Currently all my juvenile peacocks have rounded dorsal fins. But learned from this video that they change shape as they grow. But at the end of the day, like you said, nothing is guaranteed. Thank you very much
@QuebecCichlides5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this video helped you out. With time, you'll be able to tell. If you have extra space, take the males out as they show themselves... this gives some room for the others to shine!
@montellanojavelosa62495 жыл бұрын
@@QuebecCichlides thank you. Currently none of mine are showing color in my 75 😥 I have about 5 juvies in there between 1.5 to 2.5inches. And I have a couple smaller ones in the grow out.
@QuebecCichlides5 жыл бұрын
Maybe they're just late bloomers 😉
@montellanojavelosa62495 жыл бұрын
Is it too soon to vent juveniles? Would you be able to differentiate the vent sizes at a young age? Or Is it more accurate to vent when they are adults?
@QuebecCichlides5 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I get lucky with juvies but your best bet is to vent them as adults
@uncletatscreativeshack17023 жыл бұрын
Another great video!! I love listening to you talk !! Back to the topic at hand; it does seem very difficult to sex your fish. I was wondering if fish were like birds where the male is the colorful one and the female was more drab in color. Or like Beta fish where the female is white and the males are the colorful ones
@QuebecCichlides3 жыл бұрын
Colors is usually an indicator..but not always :D Check out the video for all the indicators
@LaToyaAndrus2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. All the other sexing videos go straight to venting or only provide a fraction of the info I obtained from here. Appreciate your knowledge. 👍🏽
@FishHabitsjosh Жыл бұрын
Thanks Great explanation.
@neilthfc31626 жыл бұрын
Just found you're channel had to subscribe, great info perfectly explained massive thank you from the uk thumbs up
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Neil. Welcome to my channel :D
@ralphcintronnjr98692 жыл бұрын
I love the scenery in the tank behind u is that a 75 ?? u need to show mire of it . nice but it's simple
@slichti16 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info can you use that way of sexing fish for all cichlids or just African cichlids and do you think that you could do a video on catfish that come from the lakes in Africa what type they are I’ve seen some they look really cool I was wondering if you could show some of those really unique catfish
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
Hi Steven, That's a great idea. I'll start gathering synodontis footage :D
@slichti16 жыл бұрын
QuebecCichlides I looked up the word synodontis and found out that there’s a lot of catfish species some of them swim upside down and some of them makes squeaking noises many years ago I had a catfish I think it was from one of the lakes in Africa like thing and Nikki or Lake Victoria and he jumped out of my Fishtank and landed on the ground it was there for many hours it dried it all up I put it back in the tank it floated but it was still alive and then amazingly enough it’s weighing down on Aretha of a rock and hit there for several weeks then I seen it’s starting to eat in amazingly enough within a month it was back to its normal self it was amazing I’ve never forgot it and I love that catfish I just don’t know what it’s called but it did make that squeaking noise it was dark in color and head light blue spots on it
@KyleChesterxo4 жыл бұрын
Love this video!!! Thank you!! Best one I’ve watched so far 🎶🔅🤍💕🙏🏻
@teresahemsath9794 Жыл бұрын
I liked it very informative
@QuebecCichlides Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓
@glenmich63172 жыл бұрын
Hi i love how you explain about cyclids
@QuebecCichlides2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@rakeshgupta-wv9ol5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful presentation
@QuebecCichlides5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@dbrown47522 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That was very informative
@tonyhales-BigT6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as usual. thank you from Norfolk, UK
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@buloymixtv75876 жыл бұрын
hmm!,,great video.a lot to learn.
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@fongchingkong2303 Жыл бұрын
How tell the White Spotted Cichlid (Duboisi) is a male or female?
@jslay2393 жыл бұрын
So informative thank you so much!
@dr.nitinpandey17053 жыл бұрын
Almost my all banana cichlid has swelling just before the lower fin for the past 1 week? Kindly tell me the reason and treatment please
@shakthi90413 жыл бұрын
thank you, was very helpful
@preciouslittlelambsrebornn46393 жыл бұрын
Can I keep a electric blue and a kenyai together in a 55 gallon length tank. My sunshine peacock died so now their at even numbers can you have just two I do not know the sex they are only about under 4 months old
@Akoos742 жыл бұрын
What kind of plants are those
@Nincosmic3 жыл бұрын
I like this video
@JustMyFish6 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. So much info thanks a lot.
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@jepztv390 Жыл бұрын
New sub here I love chichlids I have blue cosmic at auratus
@kimberlina682 жыл бұрын
You are Awesome❣️❣️❣️
@FishmanEricRussell6 жыл бұрын
Hi Richelle. Great job.
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric :D
@chriss82062 жыл бұрын
At what size can you tell if cichlids are male or female when at the fish store
@TheBrentfleming5 жыл бұрын
not true about dorsal fins in juvenile peacocks pointed fins are male even at under 2 inch
@kylemunday43755 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@mrinmoysaha3473 жыл бұрын
Can we breed female mubana cichlid with Malawi male cichlid fish
@theresaprentice90554 жыл бұрын
Thank you for advice.
@pro-tection91402 жыл бұрын
bonjour from Toronto
@QuebecCichlides2 жыл бұрын
Bonjour :D
@juliancooper3294 жыл бұрын
pls can you make a video on freshwater FISH pls God Bless
@mariamhernandez33773 жыл бұрын
Cichlids are freshwater fish 🐟
@nicevacs6 жыл бұрын
I got my Malawi cichlids when they're were juveniles and all the same colors and I used all the methods you described and vented using a magnifying glass last just be sure and they were all males.
@jazerlights88706 жыл бұрын
How do you tell difference between male and female Jewel Cichlids? Thanks!
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
It's hard to tell. I usually vent them to make sure.
@deefishkeeper20196 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!!
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. I'm glad you liked it :D
@elitegaming16995 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@love21neo4 жыл бұрын
I have female peacock holding eggs in mouth and kept in separate tank What should I do now ? Pls advise... TA
@QuebecCichlides4 жыл бұрын
It's up to you :) Check out this video for ideas : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7ign7adzd6dk4E.html
@sjoerdbosch93744 жыл бұрын
Do cichlids have to be separated for breeding? Or can you just let them be together with other cichlids?
@QuebecCichlides4 жыл бұрын
If you want to have pure bred cichlids, I would advise you separate the species. If you don't care about that stuff, just leave all the fish together 😊
@bradwhite84956 жыл бұрын
What would be a go to book showing many of the African Cichlid’s? Is there such a book?
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
Hi Brad, Most of the Ad Konings books show pictures taken in the lake of african cichlids. Of course, he doesn't show the males and females of every species but the books are an excellent reference : Back to Nature Malawi www.quebec-cichlides.com/books/freshwater/konings-ad-back-to-nature-guide-to-malawi-cichlids-2nd-ed. Back to Nature Tanganyika www.quebec-cichlides.com/books/freshwater/konings-ad-back-to-nature-guide-to-tanganyika-cichlids-2nd-ed. Malawi Cichlids in their Natural Habitat (an encyclopedia! I use this a lot for my videos/blog articles): www.quebec-cichlides.com/books/freshwater/konings-ad-malawi-cichlids-in-their-natural-habitat-4th-ed.
@bradwhite84956 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richelle!
@aristotravasso16645 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much😊
@shawneliason32595 жыл бұрын
At what size will a Msobo Male start to change color? Thanks!
@QuebecCichlides5 жыл бұрын
Each fish is different but you can start seeing the most dominant males start to color up at 2 inches
@Mr_HC5 жыл бұрын
👍 great info
@QuebecCichlides5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@boscohemi38746 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it😊
@widuwaki5 жыл бұрын
hi ...I need some assistance to identify my cichlids ...can you help me...I have. a very aggressive one fish I need some help with cool down him
@QuebecCichlides5 жыл бұрын
Hi Widura, I don't offer such a service. Here is the website I use to help me ID my fish. cichlid-forum.com/profiles/ Good luck :)
@widuwaki5 жыл бұрын
thank you and do you do international delivery...I try to contact on FB but no reply.... please let me know...@@QuebecCichlides
@QuebecCichlides5 жыл бұрын
I don't do international delivery at the moment. by the way, today's video is premiereing now. Join us in the live chat! : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNtkaaaVqZ7ZpGg.html
@skippitydoodah78813 жыл бұрын
Thank you had my fish for 10 years called him uncle just now figured out it's a female due to this video now I have to rename my fish. Star
@QuebecCichlides3 жыл бұрын
Oh no! 😂
@rogerwears2632 Жыл бұрын
You go girl 🤣
@begaqincer2 жыл бұрын
This intricate list of detail is difficult.
@QuebecCichlides2 жыл бұрын
It’s not an easy task. Color’s is the easiest one 😊
@kerrypitt97895 жыл бұрын
I just ask them!? 😁
@rakeshgupta-wv9ol5 жыл бұрын
Make vedio for reef aquarium
@QuebecCichlides5 жыл бұрын
What would you like to see?
@sunshine1me2132 жыл бұрын
I have peacock cichlids think pet store sold all males
@kylemunday43755 жыл бұрын
The information on red empress is not true. She stated that they dont color up till a minimum of 2 years.... I have some that are 8 months old already coloring up with blue on the face and red in the body. So that's not true. Alot of things determine how quick they color up.
@QuebecCichlides5 жыл бұрын
Good for you. Most of the time, they color up at 2 years old, like many other haps. Those imported from Asian suppliers often color up young because of added hormones. Just because something happened to you doesn't make it a general rule.
@kylemunday43755 жыл бұрын
@@QuebecCichlides I have bred red empress for years, and I have always had them color up way before 2 years without adding hormones.. just like deep water haps. I have some right now alittle over a year and that have really nice blues coming in. FYI... Just because something "didnt" happen to you doesnt make it a general rule. All I did was place a comment letting everyone know that it's not exactly true. Just saying..
@QuebecCichlides5 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you
@jeremiahwilliams5853 жыл бұрын
I was looking at the same thing🤣🤣
@COOPERSCICHILDS6 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up
@56deejay4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I have a female Electric Yellow Labidochromis who bred with a large yellow orange cichlid (exact species unknown) that was given to me (not same breed). I could not figure at first why the larger guy was so aggressive-later I realized they were “an item” and he was protecting his own. After she had put the eggs in her mouth and I finally figure out what that was all about (had no idea about the mouth breeder) then I saw him prepping and courting another female in the tank and getting super aggressive, so needless to say, he got moved out of the tank to his own dwelling. The remainder I believe were females and all the trouble in the tank went away. Now I have 17-20 little ones that were from the mouth breeder. Thriving. So sexing them will be quite important and then figure out what to do with the mixed breeds….. I have NO idea!
@maxpain91116 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍
@QuebecCichlides6 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@renaldsmith44922 жыл бұрын
Ur so cute
@tazven1234 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'm even more confused now
@royaldecreeforthechurchofm84093 жыл бұрын
Lol same
@gavinamlong83914 жыл бұрын
Oops this is not peacocks.
@danielbravo93884 жыл бұрын
If you want to figure out if your fish is Male or female??? Just Google it! Lmfao🤣😐
@senthilhaasan32854 жыл бұрын
One white dot male Many white dot female Ok
@QuebecCichlides4 жыл бұрын
It's not always so simple ;) Watch the video, there are plenty of things to look out for ;)
@senthilhaasan32854 жыл бұрын
@@QuebecCichlides pls reply madam how to chichlides fish gender identity pls pls pls reply so easg
@saurabhsaini17253 жыл бұрын
Good tips👍 ig- @saurabh_ss8
@leonardofernando27903 жыл бұрын
Plis give subtitle indonesia language
@kaelthas214 жыл бұрын
I'll just google lol
@farhaanm5225 Жыл бұрын
I smell buggars
@cabaldurst3 жыл бұрын
you mean to gender.
@QuebecCichlides2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@jenniferbova25192 жыл бұрын
So this has no info except to Google something else and her English is difficult to understand...pass...