Looking to add one of these pairs to a planted 29g.
Currently it houses 4 Zebra Danios, 1 Bristlenose Pleco, and 2 Amanos. Plants are Corkscrew Vals, Dwarf Sag, Rotala, and various Mosses. Two large driftwoods.
I was just wondering what everyone's recommendation would be based on personality/character of each breed.
Read extensively about both breeds and they both seem like they would be enjoyable to have in the tank with some minor changes. Some cave-like structures would need to be added for both.
For Brichardis, most likely most of the fauna would have to be moved (which I have another tank available for them to go to). They also seem to have a higher reputation for uprooting plants, though not as bad as most Cichlids. Kribensis looks more suited to the current set-up as is with a preference for softer water. My natural tap is ~ 7.8 or so (Kentucky clay and limestone for you...).
My LFS has some juvie Brichardis and Kribensis for ~$7 or so, they also have a 'mated pair' of Kribensis for $25. In such situation, would it be wiser to obtain the pair or juvies? I read somewhere that its not too difficult to get Kribs paired up unlike most cichlids.
Thank you!
Currently it houses 4 Zebra Danios, 1 Bristlenose Pleco, and 2 Amanos. Plants are Corkscrew Vals, Dwarf Sag, Rotala, and various Mosses. Two large driftwoods.
I was just wondering what everyone's recommendation would be based on personality/character of each breed.
Read extensively about both breeds and they both seem like they would be enjoyable to have in the tank with some minor changes. Some cave-like structures would need to be added for both.
For Brichardis, most likely most of the fauna would have to be moved (which I have another tank available for them to go to). They also seem to have a higher reputation for uprooting plants, though not as bad as most Cichlids. Kribensis looks more suited to the current set-up as is with a preference for softer water. My natural tap is ~ 7.8 or so (Kentucky clay and limestone for you...).
My LFS has some juvie Brichardis and Kribensis for ~$7 or so, they also have a 'mated pair' of Kribensis for $25. In such situation, would it be wiser to obtain the pair or juvies? I read somewhere that its not too difficult to get Kribs paired up unlike most cichlids.
Thank you!
