I have a tank with 4 neon tetras...1 cory catfish...2 gold fish and an alge sucker (don't remember what kind). I recently bought a small cichlid and introduced him to the gang. I put a nice rock/tunnel thing in the tank for him to hide in. So far he has not been a problem. Do you think he'll stay dossile? Or do you think he may become a problem. Thanks for your input.
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My best guess...it is Labidochromis caeruleus...it will only grow to 4.5" A.k.a...Electric Yellow Hap...I purchased it at walmart
I dont think it'll stay docile, this cichlid should be kept in a tank with just cichlids from lake Malawi. They prefer a pH 7.8/8.5
Best thing to do is, if possible, trade it in for an other fish.
A Microgeophagus ramirezi (Ram) would be a better choice
The Yellow Lab really doesn't belong in there.
Jimmy
Best thing to do is, if possible, trade it in for an other fish.
A Microgeophagus ramirezi (Ram) would be a better choice
The Yellow Lab really doesn't belong in there.
Jimmy
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Also I know you didn't ask this but goldfish are coldwater fish and neons and cichlids are warm water fish. Also, what size tank is it?
Agreed,
That Yellow Lab will probably knock off the other fish or at least beat them up until they become sick. I would agree that the Yellow Lab needs to be removed from the tank. It's water parameter requirements are quite a bit different than what you have in the tank at this time as well.
HTH
That Yellow Lab will probably knock off the other fish or at least beat them up until they become sick. I would agree that the Yellow Lab needs to be removed from the tank. It's water parameter requirements are quite a bit different than what you have in the tank at this time as well.
HTH
Tomorrow I am going to get a 10G tank for the cichlid. Any advice on water conditions ect? I am currently doing research and know to keep alot of large rocks in the tank. Thanks for your advice.
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Water conditions for Malawi Cichlids:
pH 7.9/8.4(essential) best kept in pH 8.2
kH 7/14 (essential) 8 is recommended (pH buffer)
gH 7/14 (not essential)
Temp: 77/80
Minimum tank size: 55 gallon, width at least 15.7 inches. Better 19 inches
Regular partial water changes: 30/45% weekly.
Filtration: at least 150gall. p/h
Powerhead for water surface movement (Aeration)
Substrate: preferably sand, or fine gravel.
pH 7.9/8.4(essential) best kept in pH 8.2
kH 7/14 (essential) 8 is recommended (pH buffer)
gH 7/14 (not essential)
Temp: 77/80
Minimum tank size: 55 gallon, width at least 15.7 inches. Better 19 inches
Regular partial water changes: 30/45% weekly.
Filtration: at least 150gall. p/h
Powerhead for water surface movement (Aeration)
Substrate: preferably sand, or fine gravel.
If it is from Wal Mart chances are the neons will rip it apart.
J/K. Wal Mart fish are always the worste taken care of fish I ever seen. I wish they would stop selling them.