the auratus and kenyi are going to be tough to keep in a 75. 2 of the meanest mbuna. Its not the # of fish he has thats so troubling, its what he has. venestus=big, front=big, auratus= terror, kenyi = probable terror
African Cichlids getting big..need advice
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Well, I can't really add much more than has already been stated.....all I can say is that some fish are just not worth keeping IME. The M. auratus may be cool at first, but they are just little brats and the males can bug to no end. If you have two males, twice the trouble. Even females can be brats. The kenyi are also very aggressive.
If your friend really likes these africans, then keep em, just get rid of the extra male. The venustus and front are going from what you tell me....which is good, as they both need bigger tanks to thrive.
If your friend isn't really attached to the mbuna, then i suggest he get rid of them and get some less aggressive africans. If he likes mbuna, the perhaps some more labidochromis....or some Iodotropheus sprengerae (Rusty). Those are much easier to keep. Perhaps even some Aulonocara or other Haps once the tank has been mostly cleared out.
The possibilities are numerous, but the current inhabitants need some attention to proceed further IMO.
HTH a bit
Raf
If your friend really likes these africans, then keep em, just get rid of the extra male. The venustus and front are going from what you tell me....which is good, as they both need bigger tanks to thrive.
If your friend isn't really attached to the mbuna, then i suggest he get rid of them and get some less aggressive africans. If he likes mbuna, the perhaps some more labidochromis....or some Iodotropheus sprengerae (Rusty). Those are much easier to keep. Perhaps even some Aulonocara or other Haps once the tank has been mostly cleared out.
The possibilities are numerous, but the current inhabitants need some attention to proceed further IMO.
HTH a bit
Raf
What sort of synodontis does he have? As some need to be in groups and some can be ket solo. UNtill you find out what species i would get rid of them and leave one, that one left over may not be too happy alone.
