55 gallon bichir tank mates

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I think the ralphael will be fine. I think the others are afraid of the angels attacking whatever other cichlid you put in. I agree that the acara especially if its a electric blue will not cause a problem as they are pretty placid for cichlids. Pics always help.....
Ok not always but I like pics!
 

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I think the ralphael will be fine. I think the others are afraid of the angels attacking whatever other cichlid you put in. I agree that the acara especially if its a electric blue will not cause a problem as they are pretty placid for cichlids. Pics always help.....
Ok not always but I like pics!
Aha I will most definitely get some pics when I get home today! It’s still a work In progress but almost how I want it
 
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When you feed the fish in the 55 gallon observe the aquarium for a few minutes. The reason I'm suggesting this to ensure the Bichir got food.
 
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When you feed the fish in the 55 gallon observe the aquarium for a few minutes. The reason I'm suggesting this to ensure the Bichir got food.
Since he’s pretty small I’ve been feeding him mysis shrimp and blood worms. But he gets a lot haha. I’ll usually throw a cube in and the angels will get some and there will be quite a bit on the bottom, and within 5 minutes usually the whole bottom is clean haha. Pretty impressive actually.
 
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Since he’s pretty small I’ve been feeding him mysis shrimp and blood worms. But he gets a lot haha. I’ll usually throw a cube in and the angels will get some and there will be quite a bit on the bottom, and within 5 minutes usually the whole bottom is clean haha. Pretty impressive actually.

I have 2 Raphael Catfish but in a separate aquarium. When the Raphael's do come out of their pvc hides they suck up pellets like a vacuum cleaner lol.
 

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Since he’s pretty small I’ve been feeding him mysis shrimp and blood worms. But he gets a lot haha. I’ll usually throw a cube in and the angels will get some and there will be quite a bit on the bottom, and within 5 minutes usually the whole bottom is clean haha. Pretty impressive actually.
Try cutting up some fresh tilapia for the bichir, I have 3 and they love it and it seemed to make them grow faster
 

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Hey guys, brought back this thread for a question. I have 1 Delhezi in my 55. Tank mates for him? Should I just keep him by himself? He is 4 inches.
 
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