Dwarf Cichlid ?'s

[user_name]

What species can breed on their own in a community tank? They have to be plant friendly, tolerate 76 degree water, and not mess with my 2 bristlenose plecos or my weather loach.

Also, what's a good site to get dwarf chiclids off of?

 

[user_name]

bump

 

[67chevelle]

Apistos would work.But to breed them they may want the water a bit warmer. Check the classifieds here to buy them.

 

[user_name]

What species of apisto would be easiest to breed, coloration is secondary...

Would bolivian rams be fine in 76 degree water, or do they require 80-82 like the german rams?

 

[cryeth_the_raven]

How big is the tank? Size is important even for dwarf cichlids as their tempers can flare when breeding.

 

[user_name]

55 gallon, and when I get them the only stock will be my weather loach, and two juvie BN's that I plan on breeding in the future. (I plan on getting each a mate, so that I can mix up the bloodlines a bit.)

There will be driftwood, and plenty of plants. Filtration is a 60 gal top fin power filter, a sponge filter, and an aqueon 20 quietflow (rated for a 30 gal).

 

[Pittbull]

Apisto Borelyi is a good tolerant species also Keyhole Cichlids are great as well..

 

[jetajockey]

Is there any reason why you are keeping the temp low? I think you could probably keep some but they are probably going to be somewhat lethargic because of the temperature.

 

[user_name]

I am because of my weather loach, I don't think that he'll live in anything much higher...

 

[user_name]

thanks pittbull! My top choice are keyhole's right now... keep em coming!