Can I put anubis and java ferns with peacock cichlids?

Kandyroll · Apr 25, 2012

I've been thinking about rebuilding my 55 it currently had a gravel bottom with 2 fire mouths, a convict, a Dempsey, 2 peacock cichlids, a L-200 and a hi-fin syno I've heard that java ferns and anubis plants would be the best. Is that correct? Also I'm changing it to a sand bottom as soon as I have some extra money

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oo7genie · Apr 26, 2012

They're generally less palatable to fish than other plants. I know of several people that keep anubius with various African cichlids. Java Fern, I don't know. What pH are you going to be keeping the tank at?

user_name · Apr 26, 2012

That stocking could use some work, those fish aren't suited for living together.

I think that the plants might fare better if they're attached to decorations/driftwood, but they should be fine with peacocks. A JD may mess with them when he's larger, mine has left plants alone so far (4-5") but yours could be different.