Stocking Question/ compatibility

[wrightrottie]

Please help me...I have posted in other areas with no luck. I have a 46 gal with the following..2 blood parrots, 2 jack dempseys, 2 blue gouramis, and a pictus cat. Is this ok? I have problems with the blood parrots hiding. They are my favorite, I want to be able to watch them but all they do is hide. any suggestions?

 

[Ruben Tolon]

the dempseys are probably being aggressive towards the blood parrots, and considering the size of the tank, there isn't too much territory to go around.

 

[scootrnerd]

not to sure but i think the dempseys are to agressive for parrots. but i am no cichlid expert

 

[Star_Rider]

you will definitely have stocking issues(territory) as the dempseys at full size will need a larger tank for the pair. a single dempsey is usually kept in a 55 minimum tank.

I agree the 46 is probably not giving enough territory for them as it is.

 

[jpappy789]

One dempsey could easily terrorize a tank that size alone. Considering the aggression and size of the species listed I would definitely think about upgrading and doing some rearranging of stock...

 

[Rbishop]

Take the JDs or the BPs back.

 

[wrightrottie]

Thanks everyone, I have temporarily moved the JDs to another tank until i find them a new home. I am currently looking at getting a new tank 75-100 gal. they will probably go in there. Thanks