Red tail shark?

[TheGrza]

Was thinking of adding a red tailed shark to my cichlid tank. I have 2 synodontis cats in there now. Would they be compatible or with them all being bottom dwellers am I asking for trouble?

 

[NyteGTI]

the RTS will chase pretty much anything that wont fight it back lol. it's a bit of a bully but no more than most african cichlids. it's possible that it can take over boss duties when it gets older but normally they're perfect for cichlid setups.

 

[joel618]

It should be fine. How big of a tank? What type of synodontis?

 

[TheGrza]

A spotted synodontis and some sort of hybrid. That's the most info I can give you. Also the spelling auto correct on my phone doesn't like the word synodontis.

 

[TheGrza]

55 gallon. 10 mixed Africans and the 2 cats. All little guys

 

[NyteGTI]

side note: you're going to want more cichlids unless you're looknig for a bloodbath lol.

but yea the RTS should be fine

 

[TheGrza]

Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. I was just worried he'd be too troublesome for my cleaning crew.

 

[Labenator65000]

Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. I was just worried he'd be too troublesome for my cleaning crew.

Some will disagree with me here I'm sure, but consider a Rainbow Shark instead. I have an Albino Rainbow Shark in a 55 with my Mbuna, and they never harass it.

 

[NyteGTI]

Some will disagree with me here I'm sure, but consider a Rainbow Shark instead. I have an Albino Rainbow Shark in a 55 with my Mbuna, and they never harass it.

Ill agree that the rainbow is probably a better choice. I just happened to pickup a RTS before I knew that

 

[joel618]

Some will disagree with me here I'm sure, but consider a Rainbow Shark instead. I have an Albino Rainbow Shark in a 55 with my Mbuna, and they never harass it.

Yeah I miss read that, do a rainbow shark. Not ted tail shark, they are much more aggressive and prolly will give your other fish trouble.