View Full Version : 1st Time Potential Cichlid Owner-Help!
grottosandfins
07-12-2005, 7:30 PM
I have a 36 gallon hex freshwater community tank with a pleco, some rasbora, etc.... very mild mannered fish - about 10 fish. Want to get two small cichlids that are easily bred but I have a feeling I'm inviting disaster by putting them all together. Need input.
Also, would like inexpensive cichlids that breed readily. Suggestions?
davesanchez
07-12-2005, 7:35 PM
APistogramma borelli very peacefull and easy to breed. Also Nannacara anomala both very peacfull and very easy to breed. http://exoticfishfactory.com/pantanal.jpg
APisto borelli pantanal
http://exoticfishfactory.com/1a.jpg
Nannacara anamola
Slappy*McFish
07-12-2005, 8:09 PM
Borellis get my vote, too. By far, my fav apisto.
grottosandfins
07-13-2005, 10:08 PM
Are you sure these cichlids will live in a community environment even after they have fry. Also, Dave, how do fish get "sent" through the mail?
davesanchez
07-13-2005, 10:28 PM
They will but make sure it’s a planted tank and have lots of places to hide. Shipping is very easy I use breathable bags, which makes it very safe for the fish. A fish can live for like month in a breathable bag, been documented! it only starves to death. You know Rams are another good choice. Like these guys, some German Gold rams crossed with Wild Colombian yellow rams.
http://exoticfishfactory.com/yellow_ram_2.jpg
grottosandfins
07-13-2005, 10:59 PM
How much are the APisto borelli pantanal and do you usually have them in stock?