BK Buttikoferi
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Help ! My Cichlids keep eatingy cory cats . No matter how big they are. I need suggestions on loaches...... Dont worry, I'll wait...
Loaches like the yoyo botia have spines near the eye for protection
I don't think loaches would be your best bet... I put two full grown dojo loaches with my cichlids and took them out immediately because of there aggressive behavior towards them. Depending on how big your tank is maybe get a large catfish? I got an iridescent shark an they leave him alone (wouldn't suggest getting one due to the size they grow) but possibly something like that??
Its a 75 long and im uograding in six months to a 180. They are all under 5" except for my shark. I like the tiger shovelnose. What do you think ?
Omg I have wanted a shovelnose catfish for so long now! But I've heard some mixed opinions on these guys. Again another catfish that gets big. And I've also heard (don't hold me to this) but they will eat anything that fits into there mouth. And there also jumpers so if you do get one I'd suggest possibly holding down your lid with maybe a few rocks when it gets bigger. If I were you I'd wait until you get your 180 to purchase one of these guys. But ultimately it's your decision.
I don't think loaches would be your best bet... I put two full grown dojo loaches with my cichlids and took them out immediately because of there aggressive behavior towards them. Depending on how big your tank is maybe get a large catfish? I got an iridescent shark an they leave him alone (wouldn't suggest getting one due to the size they grow) but possibly something like that??
A Pictus cat would be better
it depends on the fish's temperament, and of course the species. My 4 dojos are enjoying sharing the tank with my jack and firemouths. The only harassing going on is the loaches chasing the cichlids for krill.
Shovelnose are jumper and will eat anything that fits in it's mouth, just like most catfish.
Shovelnose are jumper and will eat anything that fits in it's mouth, just like most catfish.
Exactly which is why I haven't gotten one and I was reading alittle more up on them and found this on a site. "When frightened, these fish have been known to break 1/4" aquarium glass; larger tanks with 1/2" glass should be ok."