Loureed said:
Currently a red jewel, a yellow lab, a blue Acei, 2 baby kenyi and a few little "assorted" Africans that are little guys. I have been told that this was an odd mix, as I said its an "adopted" tank. We really love the Aulunocara jacobfreibergi and his personality. Thinking about starting a tank just for him and new guys or what should I do with the guys I have of not?
Sorry I'm late to the party, but I didn't see the concerns mentioned, so here goes:
Speaking reagrding size of fish and capacity of tank (not temperament compatibility):
Eurekas get rather large for Peacocks; up to 7" in length. That's way too big for a 30 gallon aquarium and belongs in a 75 gallon at least.
The Yellow-Tail Acei get up to 6" in length, which is also to big for a 30 gallon aquarium and belongs in at least a 55-75 gallon.
The two Kenyi get to be 6" in length, so belongs in a 55-75 gallon tank at least.
The Yellow Lab will get up to 5" which probably would get by in a 30, but should really be in a 55 gallon minumum.
The Red Jewel gets only 4" so could get by in a 30 gallon, but should really be in a 55 gallon minimum.
So far as teperament compatibility:
Purists will say that Peacocks should not be mixed with Labs. Opinions vary. If you do, make sure they match temperament.
Labs are peaceful Mbuna, but even peaceful Mbuna are aggressive overall.
Acei Mbuna that are a little more aggressive than Labs. Opinions vary as to whether Labs can go with Acei. 30 is too small to put them together.
The Red Jewel is about the same temperament as the Acei. I don't know much about them.
Kenyi are highly aggressive Mbuna with each other and with other fish. Not a good match for any of the other tankmates.
So if I were you I would sugget this at a minimum. Upgrade to a 75 gallon and trade in the Kenyi. Do a little more research on the Red Jewel. I'm not familiar with them. With a 75 you could add several more fish as well.