Chichlids in my tank? - Aquarium Advice

Jizoel · 02-24-2004, 10:05 PM

My tank as of now, has 5 tiger barbs, 1 red tailed shark, 3 ottos, and 2 dojo loachs. Would I be able to put in a little group of chichlids? They have some really nice looking ones at my fishstore.

Thanks

Menagerie · 02-24-2004, 10:30 PM

What kind of cichlids were they? Once you know that, google them and check out their temperament, max size, water conditions, etc. Then you will know if they are right for your tank.

Jizoel · 02-24-2004, 10:34 PM

I was looking on liveaquaria.com and just got the impression that it was best to just have Cichlid tanks. But thanks for clearing that up, now I know what kind of fish I am getting.

Menagerie · 02-24-2004, 10:41 PM

Well, before giving up on cichlids in a community setting...
I currently have two rams and 2 brichardi in my community tank. It really depends on the species. [acronym:9a6249c836="In My Honest Opinion"]IMHO[/acronym:9a6249c836], cichlids do have a well-earned reputation for being bullies, but not all the species.
How large is the tank?

ScottS · 02-25-2004, 12:54 AM

Way too many Cichlids to make a generalized answer to your question. Do you have an idea of what you were looking for? As mentioned, certainly do a google search for temperments on a particular species.

Jizoel · 02-25-2004, 03:33 PM

They were a bright yellow, Maybe the Electric Yellow Cichlid.
My tank is a planted 30 gallon, 36 inch long.

Enki · 02-25-2004, 03:34 PM

'can I add cichlids?' is almost as general a question as 'can I add fish?' Luckily the answer is the same for both questions: YES! as long as you do your research and get the right one(s) for your situation.

There are hundreds of species available for aquaria from little pretty peaceful Neolamprologus brichardi to great big vicious killers like Dimidiochromis compressiceps.

South/Central American cichlids and some West Africans like softer water in general, while Rift Lake species like harder water.

good luck on your fish hunt!

Jizoel · 02-25-2004, 03:36 PM

Thanks a bunch for the reply.
I was just not sure if there was a rule about it or not as the descriptions I read just listed cichlids as tankmates.

ferret · 02-25-2004, 04:13 PM

'Cichlids' would refer to over 3500+ fish

Jizoel · 02-25-2004, 05:14 PM

What I meant by the question, was is there a ruel about it like goldfish and tropical fish.

02-24-2004, 10:05 PM	#1
Jizoel Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 34	Chichlids in my tank? My tank as of now, has 5 tiger barbs, 1 red tailed shark, 3 ottos, and 2 dojo loachs. Would I be able to put in a little group of chichlids? They have some really nice looking ones at my fishstore. Thanks

02-24-2004, 10:41 PM	#4
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,266 Images: 77	Well, before giving up on cichlids in a community setting... I currently have two rams and 2 brichardi in my community tank. It really depends on the species. [acronym:9a6249c836="In My Honest Opinion"]IMHO[/acronym:9a6249c836], cichlids do have a well-earned reputation for being bullies, but not all the species. How large is the tank? __________________

02-25-2004, 03:34 PM	#7
Enki Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Eureka, CA Posts: 361 Images: 25	'can I add cichlids?' is almost as general a question as 'can I add fish?' Luckily the answer is the same for both questions: YES! as long as you do your research and get the right one(s) for your situation. There are hundreds of species available for aquaria from little pretty peaceful Neolamprologus brichardi to great big vicious killers like Dimidiochromis compressiceps. South/Central American cichlids and some West Africans like softer water in general, while Rift Lake species like harder water. good luck on your fish hunt! __________________ 50 Gallon 4' Under construction 50 Gallon 4' - 9 Aulonocara stuartgranti 'Ngara Flametail' juvies - 3 Botia almorhae 'Yo-Yo Loach' 30 Gallon 3' - 6 Lamprologus ocellatus 'Gold' - 2 Altolamprologus calvus babies - 2 Schistura mahnerti Check out my aquarium pics! "Listen to everyone else's opinion, then form your own." ~My Mom~

02-25-2004, 04:13 PM	#9
ferret Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,377	'Cichlids' would refer to over 3500+ fish __________________ Gamer? Like Counter-strike, World of Warcraft, or just games in general? Visit http://www.gamehavoc.com/

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02-24-2004, 10:30 PM	#2
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,266 Images: 77	What kind of cichlids were they? Once you know that, google them and check out their temperament, max size, water conditions, etc. Then you will know if they are right for your tank.

02-24-2004, 10:34 PM	#3
Jizoel Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 34	I was looking on liveaquaria.com and just got the impression that it was best to just have Cichlid tanks. But thanks for clearing that up, now I know what kind of fish I am getting.

02-25-2004, 12:54 AM	#5
ScottS Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NW Illinois Posts: 205 Images: 7	Way too many Cichlids to make a generalized answer to your question. Do you have an idea of what you were looking for? As mentioned, certainly do a google search for temperments on a particular species.

02-25-2004, 03:33 PM	#6
Jizoel Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 34	They were a bright yellow, Maybe the Electric Yellow Cichlid. My tank is a planted 30 gallon, 36 inch long.

02-25-2004, 03:36 PM	#8
Jizoel Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 34	Thanks a bunch for the reply. I was just not sure if there was a rule about it or not as the descriptions I read just listed cichlids as tankmates.

02-25-2004, 05:14 PM	#10
Jizoel Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 34	What I meant by the question, was is there a ruel about it like goldfish and tropical fish.

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