
Setting Up a Planted & Aquascaped Tank For African Cichlids
One aspect of the aquarium hobby that always rubbed me the wrong way was the advice that African Cichlids cannot be kept in a planted tank. I am not saying that this advice is wrong as these fish are notorious for nibbling at, uprooting, and generally destroying most aquarium plants. However, these fish are just so colourful and active that they would make a planted tank even more stunning. Turns out that with a bit of creativity, African Cichlids and plants can be made to coexist successfully. Let’s get to the nitty-gritty details of how to do just that. Benefits