Tropheops tankmates

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Got my Tropheops into a different tank - 20 high, lots of rocks, heavier substrate. He seems happier with lots of places to swim around. Still digs though. Oh well... *shrug*

Well, right now it's just the one Pseudotropheus Tropheops (or whatever he is, since they seem to keep changing things!), and a croaking spiny catfish.

So, what would make good tankmates?

I've read not to keep more than one Pseudotropheus male in the same tank? So, if I got a Pseudo. female (no egg spots on the anal fin, right?) would she have to be of the same species/color, or would any Pseudo. species female get along?

My g/f is really fond of Yellow Labs. Good tankmate? What about a Yellow Julie?

Melanochromis Johanni also look attractive, but I hear they're agressive? How much?

Any suggestions?
 
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Wish I could help you, but this species is not my particular area of expertise. Nice to see that your tanks survived the move of a year or so ago (how long was it, exactly?).
 
I don't know whether or not other fish species would be ok, but I would advise against getting any other Tropheus. From what I have read it's best to keep Tropheus in small colonies of 10-12 or more and for that you need a large tank. If you can't accomodate that I would suggest just one, like you have now.
 
Originally posted by Molino
I don't know whether or not other fish species would be ok, but I would advise against getting any other Tropheus. From what I have read it's best to keep Tropheus in small colonies of 10-12 or more and for that you need a large tank. If you can't accomodate that I would suggest just one, like you have now.
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I dont know if hes talking about Tropheus or tropheops :confused:
 
Originally posted by Verse914
I dont know if hes talking about Tropheus or tropheops :confused:
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I'm not entirely sure either...
Here's my last thread: http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=15152
I'm pretty sure the species name is Tropheops. The genus seems to be either Pseudotropheus, or Tropheops, depending on whose classification you go by... All the references I see online put them as P. Tropheops though...

When I get home, I'll post a pic. Right now, I gotta get to class...
 
Here's a pic of the guy. He's about 3", not counting the tail.

Harry: Yeah, my tank (only had one at the time) made it through the move fine. Left the fish behind with other aquarists, but 99% of my plants made it okay as well. It was actually three years ago now, long enough to go through many variations in all my tanks! Someday I'll get my website updated...

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So are you saying that you should keep all Psuedotropheus's in colonies of 10-12 or just the tropheus species? I am confused about which is which in this thread. . .
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Originally posted by Molino
I don't know whether or not other fish species would be ok, but I would advise against getting any other Tropheus. From what I have read it's best to keep Tropheus in small colonies of 10-12 or more and for that you need a large tank. If you can't accomodate that I would suggest just one, like you have now.
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