Anonymous - 2015-05-18 My bumblebee cichlids is been acting weird it has killed 14 of my other blue johanni cichlids what is the problem .
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Clarice Brough - 2015-05-18 Well, there really is no problem, they are simply aggressive cichlids. Read about their social behaviors above, and maybe re-think your tank setup and tankmate selection for the best experience with these fish.
acie - 2014-12-30 I have bumblebee cichlids, so I thought. 1 male and 4 females. in mbuna 65g tank, and they are not even aggressive. Now, my male is always red on its body, and always is breeding. We don't pull females, anymore, too many fish., unless I can sell them somewhere for a buck a piece. They say the males have a little blueish to their top fin, which he doesn't. and he doesn't turn black. what are they if they aren't bumblebees. thanks!
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Clarice Brough - 2014-12-31 Not all males show the bluish coloring, and these fish are quite variable in overall coloring. They actually used to be scientifically described as Pseudotropheus 'chameleo' for their chameleon-like color changing ability. Usually it is a dominant male that will turn black when spawning, but at times both males and females can take on the coloration of the other sex.
jim - 2014-03-13 My female bumble bee cichlid will not eat like she used to, she would attack the pellets on top of the water, now she does not eat. But I have seen her eat a little bit on the bottom, not much. This has been going on for about 4 weeks, what's wrong?
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Clarice Brough - 2014-03-20 It sounds like your fish may be reacting to something wrong with its environment. The first line of defense is a partial water change, and then look at the overall home. Test the water for ammonia and nitites, and check the temperature. Then make sure the tank is an appropriate size, there are plenty of rocks for hiding/spawning, and make sure no one is anyone picking on her.
trevor - 2010-04-21 Believe it or not I have a 55 gallon, currently most of my cichlids are pretty much still in juvenile, but I have 2 red zebras, 2 bumblebees, 2 aurautus, 3 electric blues. Currently the two biggest are one of the zebras and a bumblebee. And the zebra is the more aggressive he dominates the whole tank and thinks every cave is his. I hope he doesn't become a problem, he just chases the other fish, hasn't killed any but thought that would be interesting to mention. Oh and the bumblebee is bigger. Maybe he's a chicken.
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KLIDE - 2011-03-24 I would hope there would be no chickens in the aquarium.
Austin Jouppe - 2014-01-18 Ya definitely not enough room for anything else in there
mick - 2012-10-16 hi ive sucessfully just recently bred bumble bee cichlids, and after the mating ritual, removed the female, to another tank , with the same water, and after around 17/ 18 days i now have around 50 fry, but she dosent seem to be interested in the them, and the are frightend from her, should i move the mother, will they survive on there own, as the are vividly eating crushed flakes, and swimming around the bottom of the tank at ease ?
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Jeremy Roche - 2012-10-17 Yes I would remove the female. Will have a better mortality rate.
mick - 2012-10-16 hi ive sucessfully just recently bred bumble bee cichlids, and after the mating ritual, removed the female, to another tank , with the same water, and after around 17/ 18 days i now have around 50 fry, but she dosent seem to be interested in the them, and the are frightend from her, should i move the mother, will they survive on there own, as the are vividly eating crushed flakes, and swimming around the bottom of the tank at ease ?
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Jeremy Roche - 2012-10-16 Taking a chance keeping them together. I would move the mother if you want as many as possible to survive.
lauren clarke - 2009-10-10 I love the bumblebee mouthbrooder, it is like my most favourite fish ever!
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klide - 2011-03-24 Um does anyone know how to identify the male or female bumblebee cichlid? Please respond.
klide - 2011-03-24 Um does anyone know how to identify the male or female bumblebee cichlid? Please respond.
James Kosloske - 2012-01-10 There are two ways you can determine the sex of your bumble, one is to let them mature at which time the males will be black, the other and best way to sex your fish is to vent them. Do not rely solely on the egg spot theory to sex you fish as it is not 100% accurate. Hope this helps.
The Bumblebee Mouthbrooder is a fish with a 'chameleon' ability, it can quickly change color from being yellow with stripes to almost black!
Would my Bumblebee Catfish be ok with this?
I am selling 100 bumblebee mouthbrooder cichlids about 2 inch. $3 each.
My bumblebee turned completle turned Black
My bumblebee cichlids is been acting weird it has killed 14 of my other blue johanni cichlids what is the problem .
Well, there really is no problem, they are simply aggressive cichlids. Read about their social behaviors above, and maybe re-think your tank setup and tankmate selection for the best experience with these fish.
I have bumblebee cichlids, so I thought. 1 male and 4 females. in mbuna 65g tank, and they are not even aggressive. Now, my male is always red on its body, and always is breeding. We don't pull females, anymore, too many fish., unless I can sell them somewhere for a buck a piece. They say the males have a little blueish to their top fin, which he doesn't. and he doesn't turn black. what are they if they aren't bumblebees. thanks!
Not all males show the bluish coloring, and these fish are quite variable in overall coloring. They actually used to be scientifically described as Pseudotropheus 'chameleo' for their chameleon-like color changing ability. Usually it is a dominant male that will turn black when spawning, but at times both males and females can take on the coloration of the other sex.
My female bumble bee cichlid will not eat like she used to, she would attack the pellets on top of the water, now she does not eat. But I have seen her eat a little bit on the bottom, not much. This has been going on for about 4 weeks, what's wrong?
It sounds like your fish may be reacting to something wrong with its environment. The first line of defense is a partial water change, and then look at the overall home. Test the water for ammonia and nitites, and check the temperature. Then make sure the tank is an appropriate size, there are plenty of rocks for hiding/spawning, and make sure no one is anyone picking on her.
Believe it or not I have a 55 gallon, currently most of my cichlids are pretty much still in juvenile, but I have 2 red zebras, 2 bumblebees, 2 aurautus, 3 electric blues. Currently the two biggest are one of the zebras and a bumblebee. And the zebra is the more aggressive he dominates the whole tank and thinks every cave is his. I hope he doesn't become a problem, he just chases the other fish, hasn't killed any but thought that would be interesting to mention. Oh and the bumblebee is bigger. Maybe he's a chicken.
I would hope there would be no chickens in the aquarium.
Ya definitely not enough room for anything else in there
hi ive sucessfully just recently bred bumble bee cichlids, and after the mating ritual, removed the female, to another tank , with the same water, and after around 17/ 18 days i now have around 50 fry, but she dosent seem to be interested in the them, and the are frightend from her, should i move the mother, will they survive on there own, as the are vividly eating crushed flakes, and swimming around the bottom of the tank at ease ?
Yes I would remove the female. Will have a better mortality rate.
hi ive sucessfully just recently bred bumble bee cichlids, and after the mating ritual, removed the female, to another tank , with the same water, and after around 17/ 18 days i now have around 50 fry, but she dosent seem to be interested in the them, and the are frightend from her, should i move the mother, will they survive on there own, as the are vividly eating crushed flakes, and swimming around the bottom of the tank at ease ?
Taking a chance keeping them together. I would move the mother if you want as many as possible to survive.
I love the bumblebee mouthbrooder, it is like my most favourite fish ever!
Um does anyone know how to identify the male or female bumblebee cichlid? Please respond.
Um does anyone know how to identify the male or female bumblebee cichlid? Please respond.
There are two ways you can determine the sex of your bumble, one is to let them mature at which time the males will be black, the other and best way to sex your fish is to vent them. Do not rely solely on the egg spot theory to sex you fish as it is not 100% accurate. Hope this helps.