I have seen many SA/CA cichlids who are very shy and always hide in caves and pots and others who swim around the tank and never hide. I was thinking of starting a SA/CA tank, and I want a cichlid that shows himself! I want to be able to watch it eat without having to turn off the lights and be able to see it show off it's colors all the time. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good way to raise an active happy cichlid. Should I add some silver dollars? Should I not put any hiding places in the tank? Should I have more than one cichlid in the tank? This is just something I would like to know before I start my tank. Thanks.
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for cichlids that show themselves you got to go with firemouths and convicts, they are more likely to show off than other smaller cichlids. it also depends on your tank size. depending on what size tank you got and how many cichlids you want. austrailian rainbowfish(3-5) are good to add if you have a big tank and only want 10 or less cichlids (assuming 55 gal minimum). they are active nonstop, so the curious cichlids will want to see what the commotion is. and if you do not give them a hiding place they will make one, digging up rocks and plants. Good luck!
