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I have a tank with 4 neon tetras...1 cory catfish...2 gold fish and an alge sucker (don't remember what kind). I recently bought a small cichlid and introduced him to the gang. I put a nice rock/tunnel thing in the tank for him to hide in. So far he has not been a problem. Do you think he'll stay dossile? Or do you think he may become a problem. Thanks for your input.
I really think it depends on what kind of cichlid you bought.
Jimmy
My best guess...it is Labidochromis caeruleus...it will only grow to 4.5" A.k.a...Electric Yellow Hap...I purchased it at walmart
I dont think it'll stay docile, this cichlid should be kept in a tank with just cichlids from lake Malawi. They prefer a pH 7.8/8.5
Best thing to do is, if possible, trade it in for an other fish.
A Microgeophagus ramirezi (Ram) would be a better choice
The Yellow Lab really doesn't belong in there.
Jimmy
Also I know you didn't ask this but goldfish are coldwater fish and neons and cichlids are warm water fish. Also, what size tank is it?
dcallen
06-09-2003, 5:40 PM
Agreed,
That Yellow Lab will probably knock off the other fish or at least beat them up until they become sick. I would agree that the Yellow Lab needs to be removed from the tank. It's water parameter requirements are quite a bit different than what you have in the tank at this time as well.
HTH
Tomorrow I am going to get a 10G tank for the cichlid. Any advice on water conditions ect? I am currently doing research and know to keep alot of large rocks in the tank. Thanks for your advice.
--Piye--
Water conditions for Malawi Cichlids:
pH 7.9/8.4(essential) best kept in pH 8.2
kH 7/14 (essential) 8 is recommended (pH buffer)
gH 7/14 (not essential)
Temp: 77/80
Minimum tank size: 55 gallon, width at least 15.7 inches. Better 19 inches
Regular partial water changes: 30/45% weekly.
Filtration: at least 150gall. p/h
Powerhead for water surface movement (Aeration)
Substrate: preferably sand, or fine gravel.
Fish Hunter
06-10-2003, 7:10 PM
If it is from Wal Mart chances are the neons will rip it apart.http://216.40.249.192/s/contrib/fk/fish.gif J/K. Wal Mart fish are always the worste taken care of fish I ever seen. I wish they would stop selling them.