(07-25-2013, 03:49 AM)edimzy Wrote: These are freshwater tropical fish proven to be hardy, undemanding, and well-suited for the beginning hobbyist. To ensure compatibility for aquarium success, pick one of these fish.
-Electric Yellow Cichlid
-Electric Blue Cichlid
-Maingano Cichlid
-Kenyi Cichlid
-Turquoise Danio
Sorry, you might be a cichlids fan... or not, these fish are not good choices for beginners.
They might be fairly easy to take care of, but that's one thing. If you consider their sizes, their territorial instinct, and their price tag... they aren't exactly newbie friendly.
Electric yellow Cichlid for example, it will reach 8" long. Just an example... The fish tank size requirement for these cichlids is high. You need large aquarium for these aggressive African Cichlids. When the tank size goes up, so will the filter system and the heater...
These cichlids are also sold for $5~10 each. Not exactly the cheapest fish around for beginners.
African cichlids are territorial and aggressive. This is another issue the beginners do not want to deal with from the very start.
You have to understand that the beginners should start with something fairly cheap, and don't require a huge fish tank. And the less problem the better. If they make a mistake, at least they won't lose expensive fish. If they lose interest after a while, at least they won't be stuck with a huge investment on the huge fish tank and other equipments.
