doberman15
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I have a bit of a problem in my tank. I had a happy thriving tank that was well populated. I had a couple of different Cichlids and Pleco. Everyone was happy, there was a lot of energy and color. I was thrilled.
I had this pretty little blue cichlid that I bought from a mixed breed tank. I bought it because I liked the color, only to learn that it was a Kenyi and they had quite the temperament. Needless to say in the past six months he's killed every single other Cichlid, bigger or smaller than he. He has his own cave that he rarely leaves except for feeding time, or to bully a new tank addition. I've tried different kinds of fish. Smaller quicker ones are too fragile, and other Cichlids just get maul. At this point I only have a Chinese Algae Eater in the tank with the Kenyi and it seems to be going well. I'd like at least one more fish in my tank. I feel like stocking-wise I could probably fit two more... but I'd rather give them more space if possible.
My latest attempt was a Green Terror Cichlid. I figured with the name like Terror... it might be able to stand up to the Kenyi and hold it's own.
I turned the lights out in the tank and left it dark. I checked the next day and the terror had half it's tail pulled off and its left fin pulled off. The Kenyi seemed to be leaving it alone, so I assumed maybe it found a safe hiding spot. Later that night I came back and the entire tail was missing, so you could see the white flesh, and half of the fins were missing while it was laying on the sand still alive struggling for dear life.
Now heres the question. 29 Gallon tank with a Kenyi and Chinese Algae Eater. The Algae eater minds his own and sticks to the corners of the glass. What can I add to the tank to give my tank more life without over populating and without it being wrecked by the Kenyi. Any tips are appreciate.
I had this pretty little blue cichlid that I bought from a mixed breed tank. I bought it because I liked the color, only to learn that it was a Kenyi and they had quite the temperament. Needless to say in the past six months he's killed every single other Cichlid, bigger or smaller than he. He has his own cave that he rarely leaves except for feeding time, or to bully a new tank addition. I've tried different kinds of fish. Smaller quicker ones are too fragile, and other Cichlids just get maul. At this point I only have a Chinese Algae Eater in the tank with the Kenyi and it seems to be going well. I'd like at least one more fish in my tank. I feel like stocking-wise I could probably fit two more... but I'd rather give them more space if possible.
My latest attempt was a Green Terror Cichlid. I figured with the name like Terror... it might be able to stand up to the Kenyi and hold it's own.
I turned the lights out in the tank and left it dark. I checked the next day and the terror had half it's tail pulled off and its left fin pulled off. The Kenyi seemed to be leaving it alone, so I assumed maybe it found a safe hiding spot. Later that night I came back and the entire tail was missing, so you could see the white flesh, and half of the fins were missing while it was laying on the sand still alive struggling for dear life.
Now heres the question. 29 Gallon tank with a Kenyi and Chinese Algae Eater. The Algae eater minds his own and sticks to the corners of the glass. What can I add to the tank to give my tank more life without over populating and without it being wrecked by the Kenyi. Any tips are appreciate.