View Full Version : Port Acara and Firemouth together?
GoLdFiSh_GrL
09-30-2003, 1:46 AM
Is it possible? I've looked for compatibility charts, but all I find are saltwater charts. I want to get another tank to put some cichlids in... :)
VoodooChild
09-30-2003, 9:17 AM
Yeah, it'd work, providing that your tank is big enough. I'd say at least 30 gallons, preferably a bit bigger. Provide logs and plants. They should be fine. However, I'd probably put in the port acara first or at the same time as the firemouth, and try and get them small.
Sum-X
09-30-2003, 12:41 PM
As a second opinion, I agree...
Firemouths are not as aggressive as some people think. They are mild tempered, and could live with Acaras, like VoodooChild said, providing you have a big enough tank.
What sort of tank do you have?
demon_surfer
09-30-2003, 2:00 PM
I would say a 30 is to small and would suggest a 55 minimum those fish both get about 10inchs long.
DarthV
09-30-2003, 3:13 PM
I don't think they get quite that large... 6" for firemouths and close to the same for the port acara.
demon_surfer
09-30-2003, 3:24 PM
6 inch is still a tight squeeze in a 30gallon.
Firemouths in captivity only reach about 4 1/2 to 5 inches. I have kept many amongst the years. Acaras are pretty much the same. 30 gallons is more than enough, if provided rocks, and hiding places for the fish.
lol 10 inchs eh. no I'd say the same along the lines of 4-6" for both the meeki and acara. 30 gallons would be plenty for these two. Aggressive nature isn't a big part of their existance so long as its one of each and not pairs. Even then though I don't know if that would be too much trouble, but I wouldn't risk it.
GoLdFiSh_GrL
10-02-2003, 7:41 PM
ok, cool... i'm planning to get a 35gal. for those two... If i do get the tank, what other kinds of cichlids can I put in there?
You might want to stick with those 2, or maybe something else mild like a festivum. What aboul some pictus cats or one of the tougher L numbers like an L-14?
Tightdog1
10-03-2003, 3:31 AM
i would stick with the two in the 35g (they shuld get a max of 5" FM and 6-8" Port (grows slow) )and like an algae eater like a bristenose pleco or sumthing.
GoLdFiSh_GrL
10-06-2003, 7:11 PM
can I put them with my Opaline gourami? (i don't include my Kisser since i'm getting rid of it :( )