African Cichlids...and.....?

They might, but it is possible that, because of mixing of genes, they will just be dull-colored due to a grand mix of hues.
 
so I've decided to go with Clown Loaches........and I see them mixed with Africans in display tanks at the LFS all the time........but my question is, don't these guys come from exact opposite water parameters as africans???

what should my water parameters be, to keep both happy?
 
I don't know how you can keep fish that prefer opposite types of water in the same tank... I personally think it's not the best idea. Just because it's done at the LFS doesn't mean it's a good idea or that the fish will thrive. LFSs are famous for advocating poor husbandry practices.

Jim
 
Adding to what Jim said, you wouldn't want to keep fish in tanks with the same nitrate levels as your garden-variety LFS either. I wouldn't put clowns in with Africans even if I saw every pet store in the country (except for a few who would never do that either) did so.
 
Lots of people on the African Cichlid Resource page said that mixing the two was okay......


so today I went to an LFS and the guy there said "ahhhh no way, don't do it......I wouldn't do it"...

next I went to Big Al's and asked them (they have them mixed) and the guy there told me that only the OLDER clown loaches will adjust to the harder water and higher pH......but that the little one's probably wouldn't survive.

So of course I didn't get any =(

I was really looking forward to the added color in the tank...ah well...
 
good call..glad you didn't mix them.
 
With Africans, it is not hard to find that extra color which you are seeking, so, hopefully, your fish in the tank aren't too well-established to accept newcomers (but add any newbies with extreme caution!)
 
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