ok, i need a fish
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The first scenario you present has no solution. If the fish protect their fry, they won't leave the betta and the catfish alone.
In the 10g, a pair of Neolamprologus sp. might suit your fancy.
In the 10g, a pair of Neolamprologus sp. might suit your fancy.
Most Neolamprologus get too big or too aggressive for a 10g (brichardi, leleupi just to name a few). Shellies (some are neos) would be better. A trio of the smaller species such as the occellatus or pearly occellatus would be nice or a pair of brevis. A sole J. trascriptus or *bonded* pair would also be nice. However, are there other fish in the 10g? They may conflict with the above species.
I agree, there probably is no solution for your 40g. However, a group of peaceful, small tetras would make for a nice set up.
I agree, there probably is no solution for your 40g. However, a group of peaceful, small tetras would make for a nice set up.
I should have been more specific. It's the small shell dwellers that I was thinking of, like N. brevis and N. multifasciatus.
i would like something pretty that would breed and protect their fry... if anything i would move the betta to the 10gal and see how it goes with the hoplos... if things do not go well i will move them as well... what besides chiclids would protect their babies?
You are not understanding that protection of young = not friendly. Think of comming between a momma bear and her cubs. Livebearers, especially mollies and guppies will not eat their young in a well planted aquarium. Extremely easy to breed.