Cichlid and corys

[Joefrommi65]

Is there a breed of cichlid that can co -exist with corys ?

 

[HUKIT]

Is there a breed of cichlid that can co -exist with corys ?

There are hundreds of species of cichlids that will co-exist with corydoras, what are you interested in?

 

[Joefrommi65]

Something that is on the 4 " size with lots of color and will be foregiving with some plants. Thanks

 

[Joefrommi65]

By the way I have a new 55 gal.cycling now and tring to get some stocking ideas

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

By the way I have a new 55 gal.cycling now and tring to get some stocking ideas

Have you looked into Rams or Apistogramma? They aren't giant Cichlids (aptly named Dwarf Cichlids) and always have great color. They also hail from the same areas as Corys, so the water parameters will be similar. Lastly, dwarf cichlids do just fine with plants without being destructive.

 

[HUKIT]

Something that is on the 4 " size with lots of color and will be foregiving with some plants. Thanks

Something in the Cryptoheros or Amatitlania genus would work well, such as nanoleteus, sajica, panamensis, or chetumalensis.

 

[Borderlesscott]

All dwarf cichlids seem to ignore Cory,s, they might get a chase every now and then. Keyhole, Festivum and Rainbow Cichlids are also good with Corys.

 

[Joefrommi65]

thanks for the help all , How about Fire mouth ?

 

[Freakgecko91]

Something in the Cryptoheros or Amatitlania genus would work well, such as nanoleteus, sajica, panamensis, or chetumalensis.

Oh HUKIT, you and our cryptos

 

[HUKIT]

thanks for the help all , How about Fire mouth ?

Should be fine, Thorichthys meeki is all bark and no bite.

Oh HUKIT, you and our cryptos

Show me a better genus!

 

[Freakgecko91]

thanks for the help all , How about Fire mouth ?

I'd go with a different species of that genus, like Elliotti or aureum, IMO better colors and personality

Cleithracara is my genus of choice I have a bit of an obsession with keyholes hahaha when in doubt, keyhole it out

 

[Cichlid ism]

I'd go with a different species of that genus, like Elliotti or aureum, IMO better colors and personality

Cleithracara is my genus of choice I have a bit of an obsession with keyholes hahaha when in doubt, keyhole it out

Go Keyholes!

 

[Joefrommi65]

I Would love too but here where I live in western Michigan the cichlid selection is very slim.

 

[Freakgecko91]

So go east, preuss' in east Lansing is where I got my first couple, the second and third couples from Fantastic fins in Livonia, and my last couple from Fish doctors in Ypsilanti

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Festivum, angels, rams, apisto, rainbows, uaru, fire mouth, keyhole, geophagus...and more but that's what I thought of off the top of my head.

 

[Freakgecko91]

Festivum, angels, rams, apisto, rainbows, uaru, fire mouth, keyhole, geophagus...and more but that's what I thought of off the top of my head.

Uaru and geos are not good with plants, especially not uaru, plus good luck finding them in the state of Michigan. Mine is the envy of several fish keepers around here lol
My uaru has destroyed all my jungle Val (which was a lot) and started pulling out my crypts. Geos are known to uproot plants when larger

 

[Joefrommi65]

Ok so I changed my game plan, I stocked with 1 firemouth ( want to get another ) 6 tiger barbs and a clown pleco. The clown has ich so I am treating now but I want to get more. Any ideas?

55 gal
300 w heater
Fluval 406
Aquaclear 300
Aquatic 70
Ph 7.8
Gh 12

 

[Joefrommi65]

This is my tank set up btw.

 

[Musicfreak]

Preuss Pets is a great place to get fish at. I have never bought cichlids from them but have been there multiple times. I live about 15 to 20 minutes from it. I would always suggest going there if you can, last I knew though you need to bring a water sample because they will not allow you to buy fish unless they also test the water. Not sure if that is still true, I would suggest calling to make sure though.

 

[Freakgecko91]

Preuss Pets is a great place to get fish at. I have never bought cichlids from them but have been there multiple times. I live about 15 to 20 minutes from it. I would always suggest going there if you can, last I knew though you need to bring a water sample because they will not allow you to buy fish unless they also test the water. Not sure if that is still true, I would suggest calling to make sure though.

Definitely not. They're also really high priced, I still prefer Fantastic Fins in Livonia. Best quality fish and species you won't find any where else. Spent 5 hours there helping the owner and talking with him, both owners are great guys