Cichlid in with community fish- possible?

[carey]

First off, its not what you think. I have a paralyzed johanni, maybe 3 inches big living in a 10g tank. He has been like this since the beginning of the year so he can't really swim since he has no control over his back half. He still eats good and comes to the front of the tank when I get near him. I really didn't expect him to hold on for so long.

The question is, can I put him in a 20L that I'm upgrading my neons to? Or is that a bad idea? Trying to get him some buddies and get rid of an extra 10g tank that houses just him.

Thanks for any input!!

 

[allaboutfish]

i'd think so bc he couldnt really catch up to them

 

[carey]

Thats' what I was thinking. He can barely catch food. lol But I ws worried what would happen if he did catch one....probably eat it?

 

[allaboutfish]

yea but i doubt he could neon tetras are kind of fast

 

[mfdrookie516]

Don't do it. IMO, it would stress the fish out having all those active little fish in there that it would typically destroy... and it's very possible it could eat them anyways. They just don't belong together, sick or not.

 

[rain87]

I agree not a good idea. Would be food is not good "company."

 

[carey]

Ahh it was just a thought.

I hate seeing him in there all by himself. But OK, no moving him. he will live out his days in his tank by himself. Poor thing....

 

[allaboutfish]

ah i didnt think about the cichlid just the neons

 

[rain87]

It's a hard water life, for him. Anyone remember Annie?

 

[carey]

It's a hard water life, for him. Anyone remember Annie?

LOL.

 

[allaboutfish]

i was in a school production of annie junior