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Cichlids 101

When an aspiring aquarist gets his or her first aquarium, it will usually soon be inhabited by some of the most commonly available tropical fish species sold to beginners, such as neon tetra, guppy or perhaps a goldfish. Sooner or later, a successful aquarist does however usually develop an urge to keep something else and this is the point when a lot of aquarists start investigating the beautiful and fascinating cichlid family. You probably already recognize some of the most well known names: Angelfish, Jack Dempsey, Oscar and so on. Within the aquarium hobby, cichlids are commonly divided into three main groups: South American cichlids, Central and North American cichlids, and African cichlids. There are Asian cichlids as well, but they are not as commonly kept as the other tree groups. Among the African cichlids, it is common to distinguish between Tanganyika cichlids, Malawi cichlids, Victoria cichlids and Other cichlids. Tanganyika, Malawi and Victoria are the names of three major lakes on the African continent. The Other African cichlids are found in other lakes, or in other bodies of water such as rivers and streams. You might also stumble over the term Dwarf cichlids, but this is not a geographically limited population. All the dwarf cichlid species can be placed in either the African or in one of the American groups.

Frontline or Advantix? Fleas - Advantage/Frontline/Advantix?

I would appreciate any and all input. One of my dogs has tapeworms. And of course the puppy (5 months) thinks his output is just the tastiest things (we’re working on that) so both will be
treated for the tapeworms.

Now the preventative approach. It’s been suggested to give both dogs
either Advantage, Frontline or Advantix. At first glance Advantix seems
like it makes the most sense. But the more I read, the more I’m
concerned any and all of these products could cause more problems then
they are able to prevent.

Please offer feedback, alternative solutions, etc….

Frontline vs Advantage

I think we need to listen and not argue amongst ourselves.

We all have different ideas and we are here for a reason. We lost our dog or a dog suffered from the affects of rimadyl. I use Frontline plus I dont put it on them every month and I split the dose between them. Major had Lymes disease as a pup and we have alot of deer here. I also get them the lymes vaccine which I have thought about not getting it for them but there is so much lymes disease around here.

MY vet gives rimadyl .. do I think she is out to kill a dog ..? no she is a great vet I just let her know that I will not give it to them and I question what is being done .. Although every time I see the riamdyl bottles lined up on the shelf I get the sudden urge to go and knock them all down. so if you dont like or believe in what someone else is saying then dont respond.. its simple.. give your own ideas.. thanks