In need of some red african chiclids !

[Toddster180]

Just putting it out there , am in need of some red in my tank which is a hap and peacock set up at the min , does any body know of any African chiclids which are deep red in colour ? Thanks Andy

 

[alLexX]

not sure if they are compatible,but jewel cichlids can get really nice red colouring

 

[Fallout801]

I can only think of line breed fish that would be suitable for that setup. A linebred Ngara red flame tail can get pretty red though it would still have a blue base. The first photo is a Ngara breeder I have. The second photo is of a nice German red breeder that I have. Not quite blood red but there are many options out there. Bright yellow would be a nice addition as well. Some dragon blood strains can get great reds also

 

[Toddster180]

Thanks for the options guys I think I'll be ordering some German reds from my local fish shop!

 

[Toddster180]

Have you guys got any info on the red cherry Hap as am struggling to find anything on the net , just what size they will reach feeding etc ...

 

[Convict2161]

How about a cherry red zebra.

 

[Fallout801]

You wouldn't want a zebra in with those fish. Although it may be okay, most likely your haps and peacocks will be unhappy, bullied and fin nipped

 

[Convict2161]

You wouldn't want a zebra in with those fish. Although it may be okay, most likely your haps and peacocks will be unhappy, bullied and fin nipped

My bad. Didn't see it was a peacock & hap tank. Agreed, stay away from the zebra.

What about a Eureka red?

 

[Toddster180]

Hmmmm I like those ! I suppose it will be a case of where I can get hold of them. , do you know any exotic breeders in the uk ?

 

[bettaowner]

I think flame back haps might work.