Colbalt Blue or Socolofi?

[Ian14]

I have yellow electrics, red zebras, acei and yellow fin mbamba's. I eventually want to add a bright blue color to the tank and was thinking either cobalt blue or socolofi. Anyone have any suggestions what fish would have a brighter light blue color or what would work best with these fish? The tank is 120 gallon. Thanks!

 

[snowman17]

They do look very similar my male blue zebra mates with my f. socolofi. So I would say either one both nice

 

[Ian14]

They do look very similar my male blue zebra mates with my f. socolofi. So I would say either one both nice

which one is a brighter blue?

 

[snowman17]

Pics forgot to attach

 

[snowman17]

The male zebra but that's because he's a male and his color gets more intense when in breeding mode.

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

I'd say go cobalt blues. I like them the best

 

[Ian14]

Would cobalt blues work best with what I have as well?

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

They will Get along if that's what you mean

 

[snowman17]

Never know I can tell you my blue and red zebras are def enemies but the right stock should help

 

[Ian14]

Maybe I should go with the socolofi then. I'll do some more research

 

[snowman17]

Yea that's just my experience they coexist tho, you can say there the two top fish in the tank.

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

They should get along fine. Every tank has its bullies and territory disputes I don't thinks it because of the species

 

[snowman17]

There are both Metriaclima

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

And different species

 

[snowman17]

I say go with the socolofi

 

[snowman17]

There not different species bro lmao

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

There not different species bro lmao

Yes they are bro, Red zebra is M.estherae and cobalt blue is M.callainos please do some research before you act like you know everything. You realize cobalt blue and blue zebra are different.

 

[snowman17]

So now I know everything glad I make you feel that way, and you just probably look at the same web page I get my info so stop and regardless those fish have the same body type and the males will fight again there both from Metriaclima so like I said before I'll go with the socolofi

 

[snowman17]

What I'm saying is it's like putting two different Melanochromis in a tank there going to fight because of Conspecific aggression

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Sorry but I only advise on what I know from experience. IMO many times websites are wrong and just spit out the same information. The best place to learn about the hobby is with experienced keepers. African cichlids are always going to fight here and there. And there is almost always a chance of hybridization, but those aren't IMO reasons to to not stock as long as your not looking to breed and sell fry for profit