A querry about cichlid compatibility
- Thread starter brown_raptor1986
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One of your Hemichromis (red jewel) looks sick. It is bloated. You should fix that first before considering adding any other fish.
It would also be helpful to know the tank size.
It would also be helpful to know the tank size.
I personally wouldn't do that due to the aggression level of the Convicts and the Red Jewel Cichlid's.
In general I wouldn't put an angel with a convict, the angels are more fragile with their long flowy fins, and convicts are pretty violent usually. The jewels may be as well if they are a breeding pair.
Could you get a clearer picture of the bloated jewel, perhaps we can diagnose better and help you figure out what's wrong with it.
Could you get a clearer picture of the bloated jewel, perhaps we can diagnose better and help you figure out what's wrong with it.
Thanks. I will try to get a better picture and post it here.
Bloating is usually due to a bacterial infection due to some sort of stress.
How often are you doing water changes, and what amount (percent of tank)?
Also as Milingu asked previously, what size tank?
How often are you doing water changes, and what amount (percent of tank)?
Also as Milingu asked previously, what size tank?
The tank in question is five feet by two with a depth of two feet. As far as water changes are concerned, I carry them out once every couple of weeks. I usually remove about 40 percent of the water and vaccum the gravel as well. Thanks.
