Corys with Cichlids?

[Fish-Addict]

Is it possible to keep Malawi cichlids with corys? What about danios because they are fast moving?
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[krytan]

Don't put corys with them, the spines in their dorsal fin could choke your cichlids when they eat them.

[evelyn80]

malawi's should be kept in mbuna set-ups only id never say never keep any other species with them. some people have had success keeping fish like tiger barbs or as u said danios with them but its not really worth the risk of the fish to try it

[Fish-Addict]

ok thanks:thm:

[mostlycichlids]

I agree corys are not a good choice to keep with most cichlids.

[Fish-Addict]

In pets at home there are some really small cichlids. Some have a white body only about 2cm long woth big eyes and there are also 4cm fish, yellow with black and white stripes and about 2cm deep. Any ideas what these are?

[Philosophos]

In typical hobbyist fashion, I will answer with, "it depends". which LMW cichlids? In what kind of set up? In most cases, the cory's would stand much more of a chance than the danio's IMO.

[dent20]

I've kept cory cats with new world cichlids for almost two years now. Can't promise they'll survive with large, aggressive cichlids, but rainbows, severum, firemouths, yes. Just be sure to put them in the tank at the same time of before the cichlids.

[jpappy789]

Malawi cichlids are Africans, therefore are old world. There is a big difference in terms of temperament and personality. It's not worth the risk IMO. I've seen yellow labs (one of the more peaceful malawi) go on rampages with tankmates. It's not pretty.

[ChilDawg]

In pets at home there are some really small cichlids. Some have a white body only about 2cm long woth big eyes and there are also 4cm fish, yellow with black and white stripes and about 2cm deep. Any ideas what these are?

One of those sounds like a Pink Convict and another one sounds like Melanochromis auratus. If those are the fishes in question, I would have to say "no go" when keeping them with cories.

[Fish-Addict]

One of those sounds like a Pink Convict and another one sounds like Melanochromis auratus. If those are the fishes in question, I would have to say "no go" when keeping them with cories.

These do look like them but im not sure if the pink convict is right because the fish i saw was white as in almost see through white.

[AfroCichlid]

In pets at home there are some really small cichlids. Some have a white body only about 2cm long woth big eyes and there are also 4cm fish, yellow with black and white stripes and about 2cm deep. Any ideas what these are?

If the white ones had the typical Mbuna body shape, my guess would be Pseudotropheus Socolofi albino.

I would agree with others that the best tank mates for Malawis are other Malawis or Synodontis catfish. Mbuna should be with Mbuna and stocked heavily and Peacocks/ Haps should be with Peacocks/ Haps.

I do keep Giant Danios with Geophagus Brasiliensis. There seems to be enough difference in body shape, coloration, etc., to prevent disputes. If you have a large enough setup, look into the synodontis cats.