corries with central american cichlids?

[wmunson107]

1 male firemouth, 2 female convicts, 3 corries and a pleco in a 50 gal long runing a fluval 406? Any obvious problems? Overstocking? Agression? Please provide some feedback before i learn the hard way. Alternatives??

 

[HUKIT]

With that stock list corydoras shouldn't be a issue, I'd go a larger school of 6 or more to help them feel safer.

 

[wmunson107]

I dont know if i can afford that many... any alternatives maybe? And could i do the same setup but with three female convicts or would that be pushing it?

 

[HUKIT]

Should still be the same, but with regards to the cory school I'd do no less than five. If money is a issue purchase three at a time then add more when you can.

 

[wmunson107]

K sounds good thnx

 

[5x5]

1 male firemouth, 2 female convicts, 3 corries and a pleco in a 50 gal long runing a fluval 406? Any obvious problems? Overstocking? Agression? Please provide some feedback before i learn the hard way. Alternatives??

I'd skip the corys in this setup. I tried them with fish similar to this and they took a beating and were finally killed. My tank was larger and I had less cichlids and still it didn't work.

 

[wmunson107]

So whats my best bottom feeder option cuz my plecos a lazy dick

 

[Freakgecko91]

Plecos aren't exactly a bottom feeder

And this is a family forum, might wanna watch the language a bit

As for the cories, I'd say it depends more on what the setup looks like, especially with conflicting opinions of two of the best CA keepers on this site

 

[Wolfsblood]

If you do try it stick with some of the larger types like emerald greens. I have had good luck with my Raphael catfish in my African setup. He is a cool fish even though I only see him like every other day when the moonlights kick on at night.