First off, I would like to say hello to everyone here at aquarium advice. I am a relatively new freshwater enthusiast and have many questions.
I will give you a genereal idea of what I have (although it's in my profile) just to help give you an understanding of my situation.
35g Hectagon Tank w/ Second Nature Whisper Filtration System. It's got a MarineLane bubble wand and Whisper Brand heater.
My fish include (all South American Cichlids):
- Black Convict (name: Sirus)
- Jack Dempsey (name: JD [for Jack Daniels])
- Fire-Mouth (name: Manson)
I realize that a 35g tank will not allow full potential growth with these Cichlids. I am getting a 55g soon, which brings me to my actual question.
I have researched online, asked local breeders, asked LFS, about tank-mates for these Cichlids but have gotten mixed reviews and opinions. I only want one of each specie as breeding is not my intent. I have seen Oscars with Convicts. Red Devils with Convicts. Green Terrors with JackDempsey's, etc...
What do you have?
What do you advise?
My father-in-law is an African Brichardi breeder and has helped me so much with most of my questions but like I said, he sticks to African Cichlids which require more harsh water parameters.
I would like 5 Cichlids and 1-2 Plecos. Is this too crowded for a 55g?
If not, when should I introduce the Plecos? Mind you, the 3 Cichlids I have now are babies. All introduced to the tank at the same time and all about 2" in length. Would now be a good time to introduce a Pleco? If so, what size?
Also, there isn't much algae in my tank, I keep it clean. Would wafers be sufficient for a Pleco in an algaeless tank?
Like I said, I have many questions and I look forward to being a part of this community. Please answer away and your advice/opinions will be met with much appreciation and open-mindness.
Thanks in Advance
The Brown Water crew... Rick and Brandi
I will give you a genereal idea of what I have (although it's in my profile) just to help give you an understanding of my situation.
35g Hectagon Tank w/ Second Nature Whisper Filtration System. It's got a MarineLane bubble wand and Whisper Brand heater.
My fish include (all South American Cichlids):
- Black Convict (name: Sirus)
- Jack Dempsey (name: JD [for Jack Daniels])
- Fire-Mouth (name: Manson)
I realize that a 35g tank will not allow full potential growth with these Cichlids. I am getting a 55g soon, which brings me to my actual question.
I have researched online, asked local breeders, asked LFS, about tank-mates for these Cichlids but have gotten mixed reviews and opinions. I only want one of each specie as breeding is not my intent. I have seen Oscars with Convicts. Red Devils with Convicts. Green Terrors with JackDempsey's, etc...
What do you have?
What do you advise?
My father-in-law is an African Brichardi breeder and has helped me so much with most of my questions but like I said, he sticks to African Cichlids which require more harsh water parameters.
I would like 5 Cichlids and 1-2 Plecos. Is this too crowded for a 55g?
If not, when should I introduce the Plecos? Mind you, the 3 Cichlids I have now are babies. All introduced to the tank at the same time and all about 2" in length. Would now be a good time to introduce a Pleco? If so, what size?
Also, there isn't much algae in my tank, I keep it clean. Would wafers be sufficient for a Pleco in an algaeless tank?
Like I said, I have many questions and I look forward to being a part of this community. Please answer away and your advice/opinions will be met with much appreciation and open-mindness.
Thanks in Advance
The Brown Water crew... Rick and Brandi