What kind of fish can live with convict cichlids?
What kind of fish can live with convict cichlids?
Ideal tank mates for convict cichlids consists of robust similar sized fish. Such fish include T-Bar cichlids, Honduran red points, Green Terrors, Jewel cichlids, Salvini, Jack Dempsey, (Keep in mind as Dempseys outgrow the convicts territorial issues will become a problem.)
Can convicts go with African cichlids?
Re: Can a convict live with african cichlids? Well, the short answer is it probably CAN short term, but not ideal by any means. That being said, a 29gal tank is going to be much too small for those African cichlids long-term. You have some highly aggressive species, they’ll outgrow that tank pretty quickly.
Can convict cichlids live in a community tank?
If you’ve ever seen Convict Cichlids before you could be forgiven for thinking of them as having a timid temperament. However they are extremely territorial and will be very hostile and aggressive, if fish enter ‘their’ territory. Generally speaking they do not make a good choice for a community tank.
Can convict cichlids breed with other cichlids?
Yes I have. Hybrids are quite common in the cichlid hobby. Almost any Central American cichlid will hybridize with any other. Many of the mbuna (rock dwelling cichlids from Lake Malawi) will hybridize with each other.
Can you keep two Jack Dempsey’s together?
Can You Keep Jack Dempsey Fish Together? Keeping Jack Dempseys together in a species-only tank is the best option for beginners. It can be hard to keep other species alive. Just remember males don’t tolerate other males very well, so one per tank is the safest option.
Do convicts eat their babies?
(As a note, your Convict Cichlid pair may eat their babies the first few spawns. They are new parents and are still trying to figure everything out, this is normal.)
What kind of fish is a Uaru amphiacanthoides?
If you see a fish labelled Uaru only, it is most likely a Chocolate cichlid and not the Panda Uaru. None of the species is a common fish among aquarists and even Uaru amphiacanthoides can be hard to find in fish stores. You will probably have to ask you local fish store to order it especially for you or try to locate a breeder yourself.
What kind of tank mate does a Uaru need?
Ideal tankmates include Angels (altum and scalare), heros, geophagus, satanoperca and the larger characins (headstanders,prochilodus,metynnis).Any tank mates should be able to handle the higher tempratures uaru require. Wild caught Uaru will require water paramaters that mirror their natural habitat (very soft and acidic ).
Where can I find a Uaru cichlid fish?
Uaru Cichlid is one of the jewels you can keep in your aquarium. This unique fish is found in the rough waters of the Amazon. Aquarists started breeding Uaru Cichlid at home, although for this it is necessary to choose a fairly large aquarium since the fish grows too large in sizes.
Where can I find a captive bred Uaru fish?
Captive bred fish will be less fussy. Spawning accures on a flat rock or peice of bogwood. Young Uaru will readily feed off the parent fishes’ slime coat, in a manner much the same as Discus. A large, peaceful South American cichlid. Uaru can make very interesting aquarium subjects.