Mixing African with others. - Aquarium Advice

n3wt · 05-27-2008, 07:32 PM

I have about 11 different species of peacocks in my tank right now and I was wondering if their are any other (non cichlid) fish that go well with them. I have a 55g tank with only 12 fish in it right now so I have plenty of room for more fish.
I know peacocks are on the bottom of the aggression pole when it comes to Africans so they shouldn't be mean to other fish. I was wondering if their was any non cichlids that are very aggressive that I should stay away from if I get other non cichlid species.

**Zagz** · 05-27-2008, 09:04 PM

Your 55 gal tank will be stocked when those fish get to adult size. As for tankmates, there are some catfish that will work with the africans, such as synodontis.

herefishy · 05-29-2008, 02:55 PM

African dwarf giraffe catfish.

JustOneMore20 · 05-29-2008, 04:10 PM

I agree with Zagz. Look into Synodontis multipunctatus and petricola.

Besides them, you may be able to work in a small school of Giant Danios. I would have no more than 5-6.

emtbmike · 08-22-2008, 09:56 PM

I think clown loaches add a nice mix.

05-27-2008, 07:32 PM	#1
n3wt Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fl Posts: 32	Mixing African with others. I have about 11 different species of peacocks in my tank right now and I was wondering if their are any other (non cichlid) fish that go well with them. I have a 55g tank with only 12 fish in it right now so I have plenty of room for more fish. I know peacocks are on the bottom of the aggression pole when it comes to Africans so they shouldn't be mean to other fish. I was wondering if their was any non cichlids that are very aggressive that I should stay away from if I get other non cichlid species.

05-27-2008, 09:04 PM	#2
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 10,882 Images: 92	Your 55 gal tank will be stocked when those fish get to adult size. As for tankmates, there are some catfish that will work with the africans, such as synodontis. __________________ ------------ Anne My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

05-29-2008, 04:10 PM	#4
JustOneMore20 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,108 Images: 8	I agree with Zagz. Look into Synodontis multipunctatus and petricola. Besides them, you may be able to work in a small school of Giant Danios. I would have no more than 5-6. __________________ ~Kristin~ 5 planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g; 10g Shell Dwelling Cichlid tank, 5.5g fry tank My links to pics: My 40g breeder log, My tanks blog

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05-29-2008, 02:55 PM	#3
herefishy Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 22	African dwarf giraffe catfish.

08-22-2008, 09:56 PM	#5
emtbmike Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12	I think clown loaches add a nice mix.