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Derek3975

Derek3975

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I'm new to the cichlid business. Can you guys help me out with common rookie errors or any other important or just good-to-know stuff? A specific question I have...I have a 55g with 6 cichlids and two rubbermouth plecos...I was thinking about getting a blue freshwater lobster to go in the tank just for "cool value". Any suggestions?

Thanks...
 
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I already started to notice some personality. Some schooling, and some dominance. You think the lobter would be ok? Who would pick on who?
 
densly planted can defuse the aggression and a pingpong ball would be help nd fun :] but make sure to take it out as they get bored of that too (you can even punch a small hole and put some bloodworms in there :])


lobster would pic on the fishes


but you can get lucky .. the normal crawfishes are really aggressive i have luck wiht the tiger crawfish.. he seems to leave the fishes alone
 
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Once lobsters, crabs, and crawfish get any size on them, they will attempt to eat their tankmates.

If you put one in and start missing fish, you may find that the lobster is to blame.
 
Please forego the crayfish.
 
Many crawfish are nocturnal feeders..mainly as they are food to larger fish.

the disadvantage to you fish is many rest a night..making them targets for nocturnal feeders.

I would also nix the mudbugs.
 
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