My last freshwater tank, I raised juvie discus and everything online strongly encouraged daily water changes to help with growth/color until adulthood. Does the same apply for african cichlids? Or is there any possible negative impacts to daily water changes for young 1.5"-2" peacocks? (Assuming all parameters are maintained with similar Temps, ph, etc)
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No negative impacts but also not necessary for African Rift Lake cichlids. Keep nitrates between 10ppm after a water change and 20ppm before a water change. 50% weekly is good, and you can do a larger percentage if you like.
1.5 inch peacocks are not that young. Daily might be somewhat useful when they are newly spit and until they get to 1.5".
1.5 inch peacocks are not that young. Daily might be somewhat useful when they are newly spit and until they get to 1.5".
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