55 gallon bichir tank mates

[Jerith1842]

I did mis-read that. I think you could try the acara, but keep an eye on it, cichlids are unpredictable. I might add some other types of fish that wouldn't compete with the angels, maybe bottom-dweller like a catfish.

Ah what would you think of a striped Raphael cat?

 

[twentyleagues]

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!

 

[Jerith1842]

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

 

[tlindsey]

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.

 

[Jerith1842]

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.

 

[tlindsey]

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.

 

[Joshuakahan]

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

 

[The Masked Shadow]

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.