Even if you get a 125 your going to have probs. If those convicts make pairs the oscars will get a beating. Also if the oscars grow to fast the convicts will be lunch. I would get rid of either the oscars or convicts.
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THe convicts are breeding now and they arent aggresive to the oscars, the 125 is going to be for my o's only
ChilDawg: thanks for posting some common names for those cichlids.
As for schooling/shoaling fish to add to a tank with some of these smaller cichlids, my first bets would be neons and rummynose tetras, as their schooling behavior is so pronounced when under a minor threat. I am also partial to Garnet tetras, Red Phantom and Black Phantom (note: not the same as Black Skirt) tetras, Emperor tetras (not good schooling fish, but interesting nonetheless), and Green-Eyed and Harlequin Rasboras.
As for schooling/shoaling fish to add to a tank with some of these smaller cichlids, my first bets would be neons and rummynose tetras, as their schooling behavior is so pronounced when under a minor threat. I am also partial to Garnet tetras, Red Phantom and Black Phantom (note: not the same as Black Skirt) tetras, Emperor tetras (not good schooling fish, but interesting nonetheless), and Green-Eyed and Harlequin Rasboras.
No problem, Harry.
Ooh--I like Harlequin Rasboras--those would be tons of fun in that tank...if I had room for and time to manage (and transport to and from school) a planted tank, I'd go for a school of those or maybe Cardinal Tetras (but those are mostly wild-caught so they are less hardy than the other choices).
Ooh--I like Harlequin Rasboras--those would be tons of fun in that tank...if I had room for and time to manage (and transport to and from school) a planted tank, I'd go for a school of those or maybe Cardinal Tetras (but those are mostly wild-caught so they are less hardy than the other choices).
neons
harry would the neons not be mistaken for lunch by some of the cichlids the guys mentioned.
harry would the neons not be mistaken for lunch by some of the cichlids the guys mentioned.
Thanks for all your help and advice guys although i still
would like to try my hand at breeding convicts or some other type of cichlids.
I am even prepared to change my planted tank setup for an alternative setup.
Your ideas and opinions on this would be much appreciated.
would like to try my hand at breeding convicts or some other type of cichlids.
I am even prepared to change my planted tank setup for an alternative setup.
Your ideas and opinions on this would be much appreciated.
