Small non aggresive cichlids for community tank - Aquarium Advice

Stix_oz · 07-15-2008, 07:01 AM

G'day all, I'm currently cycling a new 4ft 150L (70Gallon) tank which will house my 12 Congo Tetras.

I would like to put some small cichlids in there, they need to be non aggresive, able to adapt to a PH of 7.0 to 7.8 water temp of 26 with medium hard water.

I would really like species that go well as singles or groups of maximum 3 fish. So far i'm planning on a pair or maybe 3 Kribs but would like some other suggestions.

Can anyone help me plan my community tank? It will be light/medium planted with many small rock caves.

Thanks in advance

Stix

iceywater101 · 07-15-2008, 08:37 AM

I would also think about getting a group of either German Blue Rams, 2 females and 1 male; or a small group of some type of Apistogramma.

FishProfiles.com - Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

The Blue Rams are one of my favorite fish

Good luck with your tank keep us updated

CatatonicBug · 07-15-2008, 10:06 AM

I was going to suggest GBRs too. Very pretty fish! I have a 4" Turquoise Sevrum that is rather friendly in my community tank, and would do well in that size tank too.

haykay · 07-15-2008, 04:08 PM

generally any type of apisto will do good most need the 2 female to 1 male ratio.. Most can acclimate now adays (thanks to tank breeding!) but have heard that they are not necessaryli very long lived or super hardy...

Stix_oz · 07-16-2008, 12:12 AM

Thanks for the advice guys, i think a group of 3 GBR's would work great along with some of the other aspitos.

I will keep my eye out in my LFS for them.

07-15-2008, 07:01 AM	#1
Stix_oz Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29	Small non aggresive cichlids for community tank G'day all, I'm currently cycling a new 4ft 150L (70Gallon) tank which will house my 12 Congo Tetras. I would like to put some small cichlids in there, they need to be non aggresive, able to adapt to a PH of 7.0 to 7.8 water temp of 26 with medium hard water. I would really like species that go well as singles or groups of maximum 3 fish. So far i'm planning on a pair or maybe 3 Kribs but would like some other suggestions. Can anyone help me plan my community tank? It will be light/medium planted with many small rock caves. Thanks in advance Stix

07-15-2008, 10:06 AM	#3
CatatonicBug Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 503 Images: 6	I was going to suggest GBRs too. Very pretty fish! I have a 4" Turquoise Sevrum that is rather friendly in my community tank, and would do well in that size tank too. __________________ Remember - in Aquaria, nothing good happens fast. Starting a new tank? Click here for instructions. 47g tall FW, 10g planted, 2.5g planted office tank

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haykay Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 164	generally any type of apisto will do good most need the 2 female to 1 male ratio.. Most can acclimate now adays (thanks to tank breeding!) but have heard that they are not necessaryli very long lived or super hardy... __________________ Proud sister to a USMC Devil Dog! 7 freshwater tanks and counting!!

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07-15-2008, 08:37 AM	#2
iceywater101 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 102	I would also think about getting a group of either German Blue Rams, 2 females and 1 male; or a small group of some type of Apistogramma. FishProfiles.com - Mikrogeophagus ramirezi The Blue Rams are one of my favorite fish Good luck with your tank keep us updated

07-16-2008, 12:12 AM	#5
Stix_oz Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29	Thanks for the advice guys, i think a group of 3 GBR's would work great along with some of the other aspitos. I will keep my eye out in my LFS for them.