Any Chance At All?

[Keithoms]

Hokum..
16 gal tank. Current stocking:

2 Dwarf Gouramis
2 Platies
2 Swordtails
3 Albino Corys
2 Guppies
4 Neon Tetras
1 Common Plec (To be rehomed)

So, two questions:

Are these fish compatible with the smallest of cichlids ie rams

If so, is this tank big enough for 1 or 2?

 

[Davo86]

compatible with Rams and apistos - Yes
Space with current stocking - No

 

[minxfishy]

Whilst compatible IMO with that stocking, I would have to say not in that size tank at present, possibly one if you rehomed some of the fish, obviously the plec, possibly the cories and swordtails, then you should have enough room for one.

 

[Truck]

if you do eventually go for a ram, go with bolivian, as you cant crank your heater up to 28oC because of your present stocking the neons will hate you for it, and german blue rams will soon die at lower temperatures as their metabolism and digestive system slow down, and that can lead to disease

 

[Keithoms]

Okay then, thanks for all of your help. I guess ill wait it out or rehome!

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

As long as you keep up with water changes, and you have decent filtration you will be fine, your stocking is pushing it so make sure water changes aren't missed. I would go for a pair of Ram, as long as your tank is longer not higher.

 

[Keithoms]

As long as you keep up with water changes, and you have decent filtration you will be fine, your stocking is pushing it so make sure water changes aren't missed. I would go for a pair of Ram, as long as your tank is longer not higher.

Awesome! So what ones would you recommend from this list?
(Trimar)

CENTRAL & S. AMERICAN CICHLIDS

DWARF CICHLIDS see gallery for pics

APISTO. AGASSIZI DOUBLE RED 13.00 pr K1
APISTO.BORELLII 13.00 PAIR A5
APISTO. CACATUOIDES SUNBURST 13.00 PR B13
APISTO. CACATUOIDES TRIPLE RED 13.00 PR B14
APISTO. HONGSLOI 18.00 PR O.O.S
APISTO. VIEJITA 18.00PR A6
LAETACARA CURVICEPS 3.49 B10
LAETACARA DORSIGER RED 5.99 RARE - LOVELY C1
MICROGEOPHAGUS RAMIREZI BALLOON - GOLD 5.49 STUNNING COLOUR XL A18
MICROGEOPHAGUS RAMIREZI BALLOON 5.49 STUNNING COLOUR XL A18
MICROGEOPHAGUS ALTISPINOSA 3.75 C22

 

[Truck]

i would'nt go for:

mikrogephagus species

apistos would be good

apistogramma agassizi would be my prefered choice

 

[Keithoms]

Ooooh, thats a nice fish! Any other suggestions? Doesnt have to be trimar can be any other online delivery

 

[Keithoms]

Sure i couldnt have a pair of MICROGEOPHAGUS RAMIREZI?

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

i would'nt go for:

mikrogephagus species

apistos would be good

apistogramma agassizi would be my prefered choice

Yes, but Apisto do better in trios normally, and with his already well stocked


I think Ram would be better, but again, you need to be careful with the temperature.

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

Sure i couldnt have a pair of MICROGEOPHAGUS RAMIREZI?

You could try upping the temperature to 27, I know Neons like it tad cooler, anywhere from 24-26 degrees, but I don't think 1 degree would cause too much trouble. It's a bit of a risk, so it's up to you if you want to go for it.

 

[Keithoms]

I'm giving away the neons and the plec. What's the common name for the ram I posted?

 

[shroob]

I'm giving away the neons and the plec. What's the common name for the ram I posted?

MICROGEOPHAGUS RAMIREZI - ram, blue ram, german blue ram.

As opposed to Mikrogeophagus altispinosus which is the bolivian ram.

 

[Keithoms]

I'm giving away the neons and the plec. What's the common name for the ram I posted?

MICROGEOPHAGUS RAMIREZI - ram, blue ram, german blue ram.

As opposed to Mikrogeophagus altispinosus which is the bolivian ram.

Ah, thought so...