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Solastsummer
03-27-2008, 3:31 PM
its a 50 G
10 assorted malawi cichlids
1 Blood parrot
1 jack dempsy
1 common pleco
1 blue lobster
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a124/dghinstl/DSCN0387.jpg
very distinctive - looks very well
PRSKILLER
03-27-2008, 6:42 PM
Very nice:headbang2:
TxChic
03-27-2008, 8:44 PM
Very Atlantis - ish. Nice job.
Sarge_857
03-27-2008, 8:51 PM
dude, that is SICK!!! i didnt know you could mix malawi cichlids with south american!
can you get more pics? especially the dempsey, i have one myself.
Hooked Newbie
03-27-2008, 11:26 PM
Great lookng tank!
I assume you're aware of the long term problems with the Pleco...
Lupin
03-27-2008, 11:32 PM
Nice tank.
dude, that is SICK!!! i didnt know you could mix malawi cichlids with south american!
can you get more pics? especially the dempsey, i have one myself.
you can't.
remove 1 Blood parrot, 1 jack dempsy, 1 common pleco, and add some more malawis. Or remove the malawis and be prepared to trade the pleco in in 8 months.
Sarge_857
03-28-2008, 3:56 PM
you can't.
remove 1 Blood parrot, 1 jack dempsy, 1 common pleco, and add some more malawis. Or remove the malawis and be prepared to trade the pleco in in 8 months.
i was gunna say malawi cichlids need to be in a kind of saltwater right? i love how they look but ive heard they also take alot of upkeep to help them stay healthy and colorful.
could you still get a pic of the dempsey?
crazycanuck
03-28-2008, 3:59 PM
its different . nice :)
Mr Meaty
03-28-2008, 4:02 PM
Malawis dont need to be in saltwater. Some people dose salt in their Cichlid tanks, but it is quite controversial whether or not you should actually do it. I myself have never dosed my malawis or tangs. with salt. That is just me.
Sarge_857
03-28-2008, 4:11 PM
Malawis dont need to be in saltwater. Some people dose salt in their Cichlid tanks, but it is quite controversial whether or not you should actually do it. I myself have never dosed my malawis or tangs. with salt. That is just me.
learn somehting new everyday! (especially when it comes to fish keeping!)
ibr3ak
03-28-2008, 4:17 PM
Cichlid or rift lake salts are different from aquarium salt, cichlid salts are made to buffer your water (hardness, alkalinity, etc..) regular salt alone won't do that.
Sarge_857
03-28-2008, 4:26 PM
Cichlid or rift lake salts are different from aquarium salt, cichlid salts are made to buffer your water (hardness, alkalinity, etc..) regular salt alone won't do that.
ahh ok. see an other thing i just learned.
Bnoble
03-28-2008, 4:54 PM
i have mixed cichlids and they are doing fine!....red devils,JD,Mbunas,fire mouth,Plec 2clown loaches!
Lady G
03-28-2008, 6:08 PM
Looks very nice! As already stated really shouldn't mix those types of cichlids. But I love your tank!!
GianniFish
03-28-2008, 7:07 PM
I like your desplay showcase, it looks very artistic as well and natural, great job.
Solastsummer
03-29-2008, 12:10 AM
you can't.
remove 1 Blood parrot, 1 jack dempsy, 1 common pleco, and add some more malawis. Or remove the malawis and be prepared to trade the pleco in in 8 months.
ive had this setup for about a year, i know you are "supposed" to do it but that does not give you reason to be so rude about it.
dent20
03-29-2008, 12:48 AM
You can mix African and new world cichlids and I've seen it done many times. You just have to be smart about it. Size and aggression are the key factors and peacocks and many Africans aren't going to go well with a Dempsey or other big fish. I keep mine separated, but I know a lot of people, including some fish stores, who don't.
My polleni is in with my new worlds. What am I supposed to do, put it an exclusive tank because its from Madagascar and bigger than most Africans? It certainly makes more sense to have it there than in with my peacocks. When I first started I knew I wanted a polleni and first planned to put it in my African tank based on what I read. You just have to learn as you go. Do your own research and pay attention to how tanks are set up at your lfs.
Over time a Dempsey in a 50 gallon with 10 other cichlids, regardless of where they're from, isn't going to work. That's just too many fish. That doesn't mean you have to race out the door first thing tomorrow finding new homes for all of them.
Solastsummer
03-29-2008, 12:56 AM
i am aware that the blood parrot and the dempsy are not going to stop growing anytime soon. I will plan when that happens but its not going to be anytime soon
tonytheboss1
03-30-2008, 8:13 PM
The 'purist's' would tend to disagree w/ mixing cichlids that have vastly different water requirements. One group or the other is sure not to thrive in the long run. That being said, if it's working for ya, keep doing what you're doing & observe regularly. Be advised that 'blue lobster' ($$) is likely to go missing as time progresses. My 'O' & 'JD' go thru 2 or 3 a month w/ ease. Good luck, "T"
slicklid
03-30-2008, 8:40 PM
i was gunna say malawi cichlids need to be in a kind of saltwater right? i love how they look but ive heard they also take alot of upkeep to help them stay healthy and colorful.
No, not saltwater. They don't take anymore upkeep than any other type of fish. Just use proper filtration, do lots of water changes and follow their diets. But because of different water conditions and their behaviors I wouldn't mix malawi and SA/CA. Not to mention that is an awful lot for that tank. The JD and Blood Parrot would get quite large and malawi's are very territorial.
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