Need fishy friends for keyhole cichlids and angelfish. - Aquarium Advice

bigtard · 08-28-2005, 03:43 AM

I currently have 2 keyhole cichlids and a small angelfish in a 29 gallon tank.

I'm looking for some peaceful cichlid friends for them. I'd like fish that are in the 3" to 5" range if I can find some suitable tank mates.

The water here has a high [acronym:5e16360f81="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:5e16360f81] (~7.6) and is fairly hard.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Hrafnkel · 08-28-2005, 04:06 AM

The angel will more than likely outgrow that tank.

Steven_Askham · 08-28-2005, 04:08 AM

Angels can do fine in a tank that size. I had a breeding pair in one with about 60 fry and the water remained fine.

Jchillin · 08-28-2005, 07:58 AM

You could try a couple more SA cichlids...like Bolivian, Gold or German blue rams.

severum mama · 08-28-2005, 10:46 AM

You could try it I guess, but I personally don't think you have enough room for more cichlids. There won't be enough places for them to claim territories. I would just go with a school of tetras if you want more activity in the tank.

Billsgate · 08-28-2005, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by severum mama

You could try it I guess, but I personally don't think you have enough room for more cichlids.

I agree, if you put in more cichlids your keyholes will likely be in hiding most of the time.

Maybe go for a school of cories, tetras or rasboras. They're all fun to watch and pretty active.

mobiusnu · 08-28-2005, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by severum mama

You could try it I guess, but I personally don't think you have enough room for more cichlids. There won't be enough places for them to claim territories. I would just go with a school of tetras if you want more activity in the tank.

I don't think territory would be a problem with the current group of fish he has. Keyholes are pretty timid and aren't very territorial.

Bolivian rams might be a good choice. They're peaceful fish. Many fish in the geophagus genus are peaceful, too. However, they will eventually get quite large (~8" or more).

You might want to check http://www.cichlid-forum.com. They've got a big profile list of fish and lots of cichlid lovers over there.

severum mama · 08-28-2005, 07:27 PM

My Bolivian rams can actually be quite territorial. I keep 2 of them in my 29 gallon and they have each claimed half the tank as their territory. I really don't think they would be happy claiming any less space than what they have. I'm not saying it can't be done, just that based on my personal experience with dwarf cichlids I don't think that they would be comfortable with smaller territories, and a 29 gallon does not afford much room for 4 cichlids that all occupy the bottom levels of the tank.

On the other hand, the addition of dithers may make your existing fish more comfortable.

08-28-2005, 03:43 AM	#1
bigtard Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 40	Need fishy friends for keyhole cichlids and angelfish. I currently have 2 keyhole cichlids and a small angelfish in a 29 gallon tank. I'm looking for some peaceful cichlid friends for them. I'd like fish that are in the 3" to 5" range if I can find some suitable tank mates. The water here has a high [acronym:5e16360f81="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:5e16360f81] (~7.6) and is fairly hard. Any suggestions? Thanks.

08-28-2005, 04:06 AM	#2
Hrafnkel Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Highland, Texas Posts: 521	The angel will more than likely outgrow that tank. __________________ 2.5gal: Empty 5gal: 2 Black Mystery Snails 10gal: 2 Mickey Mouse Platys (1M1F), 1 African Butterfly Fish, 3 Khuli Loaches 29gal: 1 Green Severum, 1 Convict, 3 Bronze Cories 55gal: 5 Bloodfin Tetras, 6 Black Skirt Tetras, 1 Blood Parrot, 1 African Brown Knife, 1 Striped Raphael, 1 Ropefish, 2 Clown Loaches, 1 Yoyo Loach, 1 Angelfish

08-28-2005, 04:08 AM	#3
Steven_Askham Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England / Posts: 1,144	Angels can do fine in a tank that size. I had a breeding pair in one with about 60 fry and the water remained fine. __________________ 3 Foot : 4 Discus & 2 Blue Rams & 2 Bristlenose & 3 Cockatoo's 3 Foot : 2 Yellow Belly Turtles. 2 Foot: Salt Water

08-28-2005, 07:58 AM	#4
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,937 Images: 47	You could try a couple more SA cichlids...like Bolivian, Gold or German blue rams. __________________ _________________________________ My 75g Planted tank

08-28-2005, 10:46 AM	#5
severum mama Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,771 Images: 22	You could try it I guess, but I personally don't think you have enough room for more cichlids. There won't be enough places for them to claim territories. I would just go with a school of tetras if you want more activity in the tank. __________________ WE CAN STAGE A RUNAWAY GOLF CART MARATHON 5 gallon, 45 gallon, and 55 gallon planted 75 gallon SA/CA cichlids 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube nano reef

08-28-2005, 07:27 PM	#8
severum mama Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,771 Images: 22	My Bolivian rams can actually be quite territorial. I keep 2 of them in my 29 gallon and they have each claimed half the tank as their territory. I really don't think they would be happy claiming any less space than what they have. I'm not saying it can't be done, just that based on my personal experience with dwarf cichlids I don't think that they would be comfortable with smaller territories, and a 29 gallon does not afford much room for 4 cichlids that all occupy the bottom levels of the tank. On the other hand, the addition of dithers may make your existing fish more comfortable. __________________ WE CAN STAGE A RUNAWAY GOLF CART MARATHON 5 gallon, 45 gallon, and 55 gallon planted 75 gallon SA/CA cichlids 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube nano reef

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