Parrot fish with African cichlids? Possible?

[kashif314]

Is it ok to keep parrots with African cichlids? Who will be the dominating one and may bully others?*

I was thinking to keep a couple of African cichlids with like three large parrots. By large I mean large like little less than size of a hand. Its a 100 gallon tank. 150 cm length, 55 cm height and 45 cm width. It has woods layout inside only.*

Please advise if this combination works and if the size is enough for what I am planning.

Thanks

 

[V227]

Although possible, Its really not a good idea to mix other species of fish with African Cichlids. Blood Parrots might coexist with some of the larger Haps & Peacocks. Mbuna would likely pick the BP's apart.

 

[kashif314]

Although possible, Its really not a good idea to mix other species of fish with African Cichlids. Blood Parrots might coexist with some of the larger Haps & Peacocks. Mbuna would likely pick the BP's apart.

Thanks, yes I ll definitely be keeping Mbunas. What if the parrots are larger. I mean so big than the mbunas?

 

[V227]

Be sure to research your Mbuna choices before you buy. Some are extremely aggessive and have the ability to strip the fins off of bigger, slower New World Cichlids.