Sep 2, 2009 · It eats the algae (Aufwuchs) that grow on waterlogged wood â€" logs and tree branches washed into the lake. No other cichlid species is known to exploit this specific food source, which I would suggest could be called epixylic algae (algae growing upon wood).

Aug 14, 2007 · I am consolidating tanks, and I have a nice chunk of driftwood that would be nice in my Malawi tank. Is this a bad idea? It would probably lower my ph, right? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks.

Mar 18, 2013 · Driftwood produces tannis and humic acid which softens the water and drops your PH. Lake Malawi has hard alkaline water. IMO using driftwood would be counterproductive as you would have to use product and buffers to. Prefect your water chemistry.

Jan 26, 2010 · The advantage of real wood is that it is lighter than rock and often comes in interesting shapes and sizes to create a really nice effect in the home aquarium. The disadvantage of wood in the Malawi cichlid aquarium is that real wood tends to lower pH, which is the opposite of what is desired.

Oct 1, 2008 · I have a medium sized piece of what was advertised as Malaysian driftwood in my tank. Something like 18" x 14" x 5" triangle shaped piece. I soaked it in a bucket for a few weeks and soaked it in hot water in the bath tube but still ended up …

May 31, 2012 · I'm currently soaking the driftwood in a large ice chest because it's so big. As for what kind of cichlids, I like the one from Lake Malawi (but there are soooo many different kinds). Basically I want my tank to be colorful. 1. Any suggestions on what kind of cichlids i should get? (since I'm a newbie) 2. And how many my tank can hold? 3.

Jul 2, 2020 · Mopani & Malaysian DW are eternal tannin leachers, no matter how long its submerged. IMO, Manzanita is the best DW for an African Cichlid tank. A 50% weekly WC should guard against any substantial water parameter change.

Jan 31, 2013 · It is safe but most don't use it as it tends to lower the pH and soften the water, not good for african cichlids. Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days. It is okay to have driftwood in an AC aquarium. Just keep in mind that the acids in the wood will lower the ph.

If you would like to learn more about how driftwood affects fish and cichlids specifically, keep reading. We’ll also highlight different types of driftwood you can use in aquariums, as well as ways to protect your cichlids if you do put driftwood in their tank.

Sep 14, 2022 · It is best to keep them in an aquarium with plenty of driftwood, plants but mostly rocks and caves. The hiding places are going to be more important for the other cichlids in the tank because they are going to get chased.