Hi all,
I would like to set up an African Cichlid Tank and would really appreciate some advice on compatible fish. I have purchased and setup a 4ft deep tank which holds approx 48 gallons (UK). At the moment, I have 1 sailfin Plec, 3 Clown loaches and 1 Silver shark in this tank. The decor of the tank is based on rocks with plenty of hiding places, a power filter and 1 large airstone with, both with adjustable flow.
The information I have obtained so far indicates that the CL's and the plec will be fine with medium sized Cichlids but I am unsure as to thye SS.
I intend to buy juvenile Cichlids and let them grow with the above mentioned tank mates (who are also juveniles) and I thought I would buy only 1 of each Cichlid as i do not wish to breed them and I would like to avoid the agressiveness of brooding parents. Is this a good/practicle idea?
I would also appreciate some examples of compatible Cichlids for this setup (common names please, not Latin).
Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.
I would like to set up an African Cichlid Tank and would really appreciate some advice on compatible fish. I have purchased and setup a 4ft deep tank which holds approx 48 gallons (UK). At the moment, I have 1 sailfin Plec, 3 Clown loaches and 1 Silver shark in this tank. The decor of the tank is based on rocks with plenty of hiding places, a power filter and 1 large airstone with, both with adjustable flow.
The information I have obtained so far indicates that the CL's and the plec will be fine with medium sized Cichlids but I am unsure as to thye SS.
I intend to buy juvenile Cichlids and let them grow with the above mentioned tank mates (who are also juveniles) and I thought I would buy only 1 of each Cichlid as i do not wish to breed them and I would like to avoid the agressiveness of brooding parents. Is this a good/practicle idea?
I would also appreciate some examples of compatible Cichlids for this setup (common names please, not Latin).
Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.