Auratus Cihclid Compatibility - Aquarium Advice

The Cich Guy · 04-21-2006, 12:18 PM

I know i can mix it with my gouramis and bala sharks but ive been wondering if i can mix it with some type of schoolong fish like neon or cardinal tetras. So can anyone tell me if i can mix the Auratus with schoolong fish

Auratus + Neon Tetras = ?

**Fishyfanatic** · 04-21-2006, 12:30 PM

The Auratus can not be mixed with the Gouramis, Balas or any other kind of community fish. They are high aggressive African Cichlids and can only be housed with other high aggressive Africans.

toddnbecka · 04-21-2006, 12:45 PM

Auratus + Community Fish = Autarus.

tbonem91 · 04-21-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by toddnbecka

Auratus + Community Fish = Autarus.

lol

flamingonhot · 04-21-2006, 04:27 PM

ummm..WEll I had a laugh. Trust me, only mix them with other types of cichlids or synodontis. Not only do they require different water parameters then neons but they also are one of the most aggressive african cichlids out there. The one I have even took on my jaguar cichlid once.

**Fishyfanatic** · 04-21-2006, 04:34 PM

I have to agree, VERY funny!

The Cich Guy · 04-21-2006, 10:43 PM

Ive laready had my auratus for five years along with the gouramis and the balas and they are fine together. i have had no problems at all.I think it just really depends on how old it is wen you get it. It wasnt even a year old yet, well, the owner of the fish store told me that it wasnt even a year old when i mixed it with my three opaline gouramis. 2 years after i added the balas and they have never bothered each other unless they got into each others feeding space. I think if the Cichlid is young wen you got it and it gets use to being bothered a bit, when it gets older it's peaceful. It's probably 20% insticnt and 80% Personality.

JDogg · 04-22-2006, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by The Cich Guy

Ive laready had my auratus for five years along with the gouramis and the balas and they are fine together. i have had no problems at all.I think it just really depends on how old it is wen you get it. It wasnt even a year old yet, well, the owner of the fish store told me that it wasnt even a year old when i mixed it with my three opaline gouramis. 2 years after i added the balas and they have never bothered each other unless they got into each others feeding space. I think if the Cichlid is young wen you got it and it gets use to being bothered a bit, when it gets older it's peaceful. It's probably 20% insticnt and 80% Personality.

Nature vs. Nurture?

**Fishyfanatic** · 04-22-2006, 09:33 AM

I would not risk it. When the Auratus becomes sexually mature it will do serious damage to your tank.

kay-bee19 · 04-22-2006, 12:16 PM

I think it's a combination of lucking out with an incredibly laid back auratus; it not viewing it's tank mates as competitors/rivals in anyway, and being reared in a tank devoid of normal african cichlid social interaction. Your auratus would be a completely different fish were it residing in a african cichlid tank. Is it a male or female? What sized tank?

After 5 years, I imagine your auratus is full grown (5-6"+); how big is it? I think if it's physically capable of eating a neon tetra it will attempt it. Additionally, I think any change in this particular set up (adding new fish) may bring out the auratus' true nature.

04-21-2006, 12:18 PM	#1
The Cich Guy Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17	Auratus Cihclid Compatibility I know i can mix it with my gouramis and bala sharks but ive been wondering if i can mix it with some type of schoolong fish like neon or cardinal tetras. So can anyone tell me if i can mix the Auratus with schoolong fish Auratus + Neon Tetras = ?

04-21-2006, 12:30 PM	#2
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,148 Images: 15	The Auratus can not be mixed with the Gouramis, Balas or any other kind of community fish. They are high aggressive African Cichlids and can only be housed with other high aggressive Africans. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

04-21-2006, 04:27 PM	#5
flamingonhot Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: nekoosa,wisconsin Posts: 595 Images: 2	ummm..WEll I had a laugh. Trust me, only mix them with other types of cichlids or synodontis. Not only do they require different water parameters then neons but they also are one of the most aggressive african cichlids out there. The one I have even took on my jaguar cichlid once. __________________ I'm tired of getting pointless messages. If your going to start a conversation or ask me something, keep up with it.

04-21-2006, 04:34 PM	#6
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,148 Images: 15	I have to agree, VERY funny! __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

04-22-2006, 09:33 AM	#9
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,148 Images: 15	I would not risk it. When the Auratus becomes sexually mature it will do serious damage to your tank. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

04-21-2006, 12:45 PM	#3
toddnbecka Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cumberland, MD Posts: 745	Auratus + Community Fish = Autarus.

04-21-2006, 10:43 PM	#7
The Cich Guy Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17	Ive laready had my auratus for five years along with the gouramis and the balas and they are fine together. i have had no problems at all.I think it just really depends on how old it is wen you get it. It wasnt even a year old yet, well, the owner of the fish store told me that it wasnt even a year old when i mixed it with my three opaline gouramis. 2 years after i added the balas and they have never bothered each other unless they got into each others feeding space. I think if the Cichlid is young wen you got it and it gets use to being bothered a bit, when it gets older it's peaceful. It's probably 20% insticnt and 80% Personality.

04-22-2006, 12:16 PM	#10
kay-bee19 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 112 Images: 4	I think it's a combination of lucking out with an incredibly laid back auratus; it not viewing it's tank mates as competitors/rivals in anyway, and being reared in a tank devoid of normal african cichlid social interaction. Your auratus would be a completely different fish were it residing in a african cichlid tank. Is it a male or female? What sized tank? After 5 years, I imagine your auratus is full grown (5-6"+); how big is it? I think if it's physically capable of eating a neon tetra it will attempt it. Additionally, I think any change in this particular set up (adding new fish) may bring out the auratus' true nature.

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