Any cichlids that don't need acidic water?

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Hi all I am new to the aquirium world but have a 65G set up and will start putting in community fish this weekend. I plan mostly for some tetras, danios and cories. Are there any cichlids that would work in such a tank but also work in a pH around 7.4 to 7.6? If this is not possible I will forgo thinking about cichlids for now, but maybe????

Thanks a lot.
 
ghart999 said:
Hi all I am new to the aquirium world but have a 65G set up and will start putting in community fish this weekend. I plan mostly for some tetras, danios and cories. Are there any cichlids that would work in such a tank but also work in a pH around 7.4 to 7.6? If this is not possible I will forgo thinking about cichlids for now, but maybe????

Thanks a lot.
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For a tank that size and with the mix you are suggesting, I would suggest a kribensis (an african riverine species) and a South American Keyhole Cichlid (perhaps the most mellow of all cichlids). Both do very well in a community tank - I love mine! Also, don't worry to much about ph - most fish can adapt to a wide range of ph levels. It usually is not an issue unless you want to breed some of the more sensitive species.
 
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For a tank that size and with the mix you are suggesting, I would suggest a kribensis (an african riverine species) and a South American Keyhole Cichlid (perhaps the most mellow of all cichlids). Both do very well in a community tank - I love mine! Also, don't worry to much about ph - most fish can adapt to a wide range of ph levels. It usually is not an issue unless you want to breed some of the more sensitive species.
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Thank you all. Good to know that pH is not terribly important as long as its in the 7.6 range.

Can the keybole, kribs and rams be kept together with eachother or will they fight?
 
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I love my keyholes! Like Fishboy said, they are the most laid back fish ever. Mine are completely peaceful in my community tank, even when spawning. They swim all over the tank, so imo in spite of their neutral coloration (which is really shiny and beautiful when they're courting, or eating, or really anything else that makes them happy - when they are mad or frightened they turn a mottled brown and hide in the back of the tank) they won't get lost in your tank. They are a little shy but will eat out of my hand. :) Lots of personality packed into a fish of manageable size.

You might try keyholes with rams, if you have plenty of available "territories'. Or two pairs of keyholes. I have kribs and I'd be a little concerned that they'd bully the more peaceful cichlids. Personally I wouldn't put them in with my keyholes.

That's just my opinion based on my pairs - so take it for what it's worth. :)
 
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jessicar613 said:
I love my keyholes! Like Fishboy said, they are the most laid back fish ever. Mine are completely peaceful in my community tank, even when spawning. They swim all over the tank, so imo in spite of their neutral coloration (which is really shiny and beautiful when they're courting, or eating, or really anything else that makes them happy - when they are mad or frightened they turn a mottled brown and hide in the back of the tank) they won't get lost in your tank. They are a little shy but will eat out of my hand. :) Lots of personality packed into a fish of manageable size.

You might try keyholes with rams, if you have plenty of available "territories'. Or two pairs of keyholes. I have kribs and I'd be a little concerned that they'd bully the more peaceful cichlids. Personally I wouldn't put them in with my keyholes.

That's just my opinion based on my pairs - so take it for what it's worth. :)
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OK. So some keyholes it is. I will do 3-4 after I get my tank fully established. I will have some nice rock caves and a huge piece of driftwood, so hopefully that will make them happy.
 
ghart999 said:
OK. So some keyholes it is. I will do 3-4 after I get my tank fully established. I will have some nice rock caves and a huge piece of driftwood, so hopefully that will make them happy.
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Great! I think you'll like them. Mine love to graze on java moss; they even dug a moss "cave". You could tuck some in the rocks and they'd have a field day.
 
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