Congratulations on your move Kelly. I will have to read some old threads to catch up on what's been happening in your life lately. I know you had been sick but hope that is all behind you now!

My hubby is an African Cichlid FREAK! He started out with fish about 30 years ago and once he got his first African Cichlid he was hooked. He how has two tanks (a 75 gallon and a 60 gallon) and they are all African Cichlids. They can be nasty little things and there have been times when he has had to watch carefully and see how they will all get along and even at times, over the years, actually return some to the store for being overly aggressive with the others. Africans love cave environments so he has a huge amount of rocks in the tanks, forming caves. They also provide good hiding places for a new fish to go while he faces the "welcoming committee." They also like alkaline water. He no longer puts plants in the tank because these guys are diggers and will uproot them. If you have any cichlid questions please let us know. I will definitely show this thread to hubby.