So male RD and female dovii? If so, that's a key part right there.
Need quick advice- red devil in 125 what tank mates?
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Nice looking fish, Andy. Just curious, what size is that tank?
Also, while I agree that there are always exceptions to every rule in this hobby, I think when someone asks for advice it's generally best to stick with what the typical scenario will be.
Those are some beautiful fish Andy!
I understand these matchups are risky and up to the fish themselves in the end, but do you have a method you use for introducing them to each other or some kind of tank layout that you go to?
Thanks Andy, no worries I was just curious as obviously different tank sizes can result in different end results. I suspect that the female is what allows your combo to work. Most large male amphs are typically a-holes. lol
He is a ashole. A few years back he killed my best Midas in a community tank. He hates any tank mates apart from this female Dovii.
The only cichlid I would put with a labiatus is a convict pair, or small Dovii.
The only cichlid I would put with a labiatus is a convict pair, or small Dovii.
I wholeheartedly agree with the advice to keep the red devil on his own. They are crazy aggressive.
Our devil has the side of his tank covered with paper because he could see fish in a tank across the room and it was driving him to madness. He also nearly knocks himself unconscious banging the glass every time a human or pet approaches him. This is not unusual behavior for Amphs.
Andy, your fish are amazing. We have a very odd couple too. Some of these guys are just nonconformists.
Our devil has the side of his tank covered with paper because he could see fish in a tank across the room and it was driving him to madness. He also nearly knocks himself unconscious banging the glass every time a human or pet approaches him. This is not unusual behavior for Amphs.
Andy, your fish are amazing. We have a very odd couple too. Some of these guys are just nonconformists.
I love your videos Andy and your obvious passion for the hobby. I also like where you're at in the hobby; being able to try these things out. Anyone critical of your Cichlid care when it comes to tank size or maintenance is smoking something.... would love to have specimens as impressive as your's. JCB was the only B nasty I have really loved the look of on utube. Sorry for the loss.
Original poster: Andy mentions having a backup plan; if you attempt to take a risk introducing a second fish in that tank with your RD, especially if you care about it living, make sure you watch it closely and have another tank or strong divider available to separate. There is a small chance it could work but most likely it won't. female amph probably has the best chance.
It may seem hard waiting for that 9 inch fish to fill that tank, it will, just be patient. Male convicts with lots of hiding spaces may give you some at least temporary extra fish in the meantime.
Original poster: Andy mentions having a backup plan; if you attempt to take a risk introducing a second fish in that tank with your RD, especially if you care about it living, make sure you watch it closely and have another tank or strong divider available to separate. There is a small chance it could work but most likely it won't. female amph probably has the best chance.
It may seem hard waiting for that 9 inch fish to fill that tank, it will, just be patient. Male convicts with lots of hiding spaces may give you some at least temporary extra fish in the meantime.
I believe there are experienced aquarists (like Andy) that have over those years become intuitive about what works, and what may not. They can put together fish in tanks that other aquarists cannot, especially those noobs with only a couple years in.
He did mention that the Amp in the tank killed his prize one, and would only tolerate that single dovii, and notice that there are only two fish in a tank, (although not gallon large) but with a large footprint, and that they have been together for years. Fish are capable of selective relationships just like other animals, this is why cichlids go thru mating rituals, yet just because you put a female and male together, doesn't necessarily mean they will breed or stay together after a spawn. Bondingwith cichlids can be complicated.
OP if you are willing to spend the money, and sacrifice a number of fish getting there, go right ahead, and truthfully document the progress over time, I'd be (and am sure others would be) interested in how many trials it takes to get to a compatible tank mate. May be lucky with 1, or may take 10 deaths or more.
He did mention that the Amp in the tank killed his prize one, and would only tolerate that single dovii, and notice that there are only two fish in a tank, (although not gallon large) but with a large footprint, and that they have been together for years. Fish are capable of selective relationships just like other animals, this is why cichlids go thru mating rituals, yet just because you put a female and male together, doesn't necessarily mean they will breed or stay together after a spawn. Bondingwith cichlids can be complicated.
OP if you are willing to spend the money, and sacrifice a number of fish getting there, go right ahead, and truthfully document the progress over time, I'd be (and am sure others would be) interested in how many trials it takes to get to a compatible tank mate. May be lucky with 1, or may take 10 deaths or more.
