What fish is this? Will he work with cichlids?

[Phishhead46]

On the post below, I attached a picture of this sucker fish I have. (sorry forgot to add picture before I posted) Can anyone identify him. He is pretty territorial.

I really want to make my 40 gallon tank an African cichlid tank. As of now I have 1 tiger barb, 1 lemon tetra, 1 rainbow shark, and then this sucker fish?

Can anyone let me know if I can make this tank an African cichlid tank?? The ones I was looking at are very small. (about 1inch max size)

Extra info:
My tetra and barb are adults. Rainbow shark is about 3in. Sucker fish 2 1/2in.

 

[Phishhead46]

Picture of mysterious sucker fish

Sucker fish needs identification. Attached

 

[Mebbid]

Looks like an albino pleco.

What cichlids were you considering?

 

[Mattyfelts]

On the post below, I attached a picture of this sucker fish I have. (sorry forgot to add picture before I posted) Can anyone identify him. He is pretty territorial.

I really want to make my 40 gallon tank an African cichlid tank. As of now I have 1 tiger barb, 1 lemon tetra, 1 rainbow shark, and then this sucker fish?

Can anyone let me know if I can make this tank an African cichlid tank?? The ones I was looking at are very small. (about 1inch max size)

Extra info:
My tetra and barb are adults. Rainbow shark is about 3in. Sucker fish 2 1/2in.

Common plecos get huge (75 gal. Recommended). Africans only go with Africans so the rest often fish won't work. Also a 40 is really small for an African tank.

Also, tiger barbs and tetras need schools of at least 6. Rainbow sharks also require larger tanks.


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[Phishhead46]

Well, there were more barbs and tetras. They have died overtime, and Ive been waiting for all of them to finally die so I can start a cichlid tank.

Im open to ideas on which ones can work. I wouldn't have a lot. The ones I saw were bright yellow and then a blue type. Any ideas?

 

[Mattyfelts]

Well, there were more barbs and tetras. They have died overtime, and Ive been waiting for all of them to finally die so I can start a cichlid tank.

Im open to ideas on which ones can work. I wouldn't have a lot. The ones I saw were bright yellow and then a blue type. Any ideas?

Honestly wouldn't do Africans. I believe they need larger tanks. In your circumstance after the rest of those fish perish, or are rehomed, I would also rehome the pleco as they are horribly messy. I would probably stock a school of fish and a couple show piece worthy fish.


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[Phishhead46]

Any suggestions on bright and colorful fish? I want it to be a tropical look to it. I have a sand bottom with coral rock look. I've had aquariums for 5 years. I'm not completely new to taking care of fish and I like to do my research, so I do not need to be limited to beginner fish.

 

[Mattyfelts]

Any suggestions on bright and colorful fish? I want it to be a tropical look to it. I have a sand bottom with coral rock look. I've had aquariums for 5 years. I'm not completely new to taking care of fish and I like to do my research, so I do not need to be limited to beginner fish.

Look into some of the Platys out there. Lots of bright coloured non cichlid fish out there that would work. Try liveaquaria.com


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