Aquarist1234
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garfy said:I would lose the peacock but the rest should be fine.
The auratus I have was captive bred and is said to have a low agression rating. Do you think that's true?
garfy said:I would lose the peacock but the rest should be fine.
Aquarist1234 said:The auratus I have was captive bred and is said to have a low agression rating. Do you think that's true?
christine2012 said:Simply put, no. Isn't every auratus captive bred?
garfy said:Auratus is Auratus.Each fish has its individual temprament but in my experience and this is first hand experience they are aggressive fish by nature.
The idea of tank bred being less aggressive just doesn't cut it with me.Sounds like pressure selling.
garfy said:Saulosi are very cool.Albino zebras and red zebras are also good additions.
garfy said:Red zebras for sure.Albino zebras probably.Google them so you know what your looking for.
christine2012 said:I have a similar stock list and I recently added 3 afras, which I adore. Google them, they're so pretty! I also have a maingano who seems to be full of personality. You have lots of options though!
I'm actually thinking of rehoming my auratus. She's reaching sexual maturity and boy she sure likes to run the show.
Aquarist1234 said:Do you know if PetSmart carries those?
Aquarist1234 said:I did, they're very pretty.
garfy said:Go for it
christine2012 said:I have purchased ALL of my current African cichlids from petsmart. I don't have a mom n pop shop!
Aquarist1234 said:Ok I will!
I expect pictures!!
Aquarist1234 said:They didn't have any red zebras, so I got a bumblebee... big mistake. The guy insisted they would do fine. PetSmart here I come... again.
garfy said:I have never used petsmart as I don't live in the states but all I keep hearing is how incompetent the staff are.My suggestion would be to research the fish yourself before you buy them.
Take pics of them at the store if you can and post them on here.Plenty of members will ID them and advise you on their temperament.
Bumblebees are extremely aggressive and I would have advised against it.
When you get to petsmart take pics and if you like PM me and I will do my best to help you with your choices.