Tankmates For Cobalt Zebras And Yellow Labs

[TheShocker]

I currently have 3 Cobalt Zebras and 3 Yellow Labs (1 male, 2 female each) still fairly young. I got them in May. 55g tank.

Cobalt Zebras - http/www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=787
Yellow Labs - http/www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1665

 

[mamafish68]

what are you feeding them because you have omnivores mixed with herbivores.??

 

[TheShocker]

flake

 

[mamafish68]

gee

that says it all...

 

[aberdeen aquarist]

flake

What kind of flake, what is the protein content, has it got spirulina in it?

 

[TheShocker]

I don't know, I'm just using up the last of it. It's not in the original container. Don't worry! I'm switching to something suitable for both homnivores and herbivores. Perhaps you can suggest something! Does anyone have any insight related to my original question?

 

[aberdeen aquarist]

More of each species, or maybe try some totally different coloured species, like Iodotropheus sperengae.

 

[TheShocker]

This the one? http/www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=707

I'll have to see if my lfs has them. Thanks!

 

[mamafish68]

Rusties are great, not so aggressive, not so docile. they add a nice flash of color especially when their beefed up for a girl



acei would be a good addition too

 

[TheShocker]

acei would be a good addition too

Is that this? I do have sand for my substrate, so it seems they would like that.

http/www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1460
http/www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=835

Thanks for the help!

 

[mamafish68]

yes, those are the acei I was talking about.

they make great tank mates and the contrast of color is outstanding.

 

[Ginge]

yes, those are the acei I was talking about.

they make great tank mates and the contrast of color is outstanding.

Id have a single Ps.Demasoni.

 

[dthoffsett]

Id have a single Ps.Demasoni.

Yep, Ginge talked me into a single demasoni for my 75gal and she is just lovely. (Yes, Ginge, you were right she's definately a female since she is currently holding. The other fish are going to get a nice snack when she spits.)

My tank is a 75 gal so you wouldn't be able to get away with the amount I have, but I have 7 labs, 6 cobalts, 6 acei, 1 demasoni. Here are a couple of pics so you can see them together.

As for food, I feed mine NLS (New Life Spectrum Cichlid Formula), algae wafers on occasion, as well as spinach, zucchini, and very occasionally frozen daphnia and brine shrimp.

 

[TheShocker]

Thanks for the suggestions (and photos) everyone. I sure hope my LFS has them.

 

[TheShocker]

Is there a good catfish that would be good for the tank? Something that's not too huge