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[hylywytt]

Just wandering ... I just got cichlids and already had a frog and 3 mystery snails will they kill my frog and snails?

 

[cbourg746]

Just wandering ... I just got cichlids and already had a frog and 3 mystery snails will they kill my frog and snails?

What kind of cichlids? Give us a lil more info.

 

[hylywytt]

One is a albino white zombie, 1 black convict, and two that im not sure about one is orange with what looks like purple markinging and a light blue and purple striped (banneded)

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Sounds like you have a convict and some africans. They will end up eating your frog and your snails most likely. Also I would advise against keeping Africans and South Americans together.

 

[hylywytt]

I didn't know I had different one in there

 

[hylywytt]

Should I get rid of the convict ?

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Pictures of the other fish will help confirm their Id

 

[hylywytt]

 

[cbourg746]

Should I get rid of the convict ?

What size is your tank?

 

[hylywytt]

29gallons

 

[cbourg746]

29gallons

I would say, lose the convict.

 

[hylywytt]

Ok how do I do that ? I bought them on fathers day

 

[hylywytt]

why should I get rid of the convict just for my information

 

[cbourg746]

why should I get rid of the convict just for my information

Mixing old and new world cichlids usually doesn't end well. The convict can be very feisty and more than likely can tear the Africans a new one. On the other hand, the Africans could turn on her and jump her. Most folks around here would advise not to mix old and new and I am in complete agreement. They also have very different dietary requirements and water parameters.

 

[hylywytt]

Ok so do I just take it vack to the pet store?

 

[Scottyhorse]

Yes sir, you do.

 

[hylywytt]

Its ma'am and thanks

 

[cbourg746]

Its ma'am and thanks

See if they will give you credit for another African.

 

[hylywytt]

Ok so I returned the convict and got an African that purple with neon yellow fin and he has fallen in love with my blue and purple striped one everyone is happy and healthy!!!