African and SA cichlid compatibilty

[mr fishy]

Can I keep an African with my JD my firemouth,and my peacock bass because I was rousing the asst African cichlid tank at my LFS and saw a juvenile frontosa!!!!I want it because I know they are awesome and it's only $4!!!


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[wantokeeptrout]

not for long. Frontosa are effectively the geophagus of lake tanganyika with more bulk and less durability. not a good mix for american bruisers

 

[mr fishy]

Well I'm giving my friend a green terror I got today I he buys me the fish so it's all good and I can always return it if it gets picked on


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[everlastace]

I've had a frontosa with JD's and Oscars before. Went quite well.

 

[mr fishy]

Not 100%sure but had potential when iget it tomaro I'll post pics


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[clekchau]

some die hards find it tasteless to mix lakes, regions etc but that mix would work in a tank big enough... depending on the personality of the individual fish of course. i've heard fronts are delicate, shy etc but all the ones i've had and my friends have had were all pretty hardy and outgoing, even with other semi aggressive fish.

 

[ryansmith83]

You didn't list a tank size. Regardless of the varying opinions you'll get on mixing fish from different continents, water types, etc., I think tank size is still one of the most important factors in the equation.

 

[bobblehead27]

You didn't list a tank size. Regardless the varying opinions you'll get on mixing fish from different continents, water types, etc., I think tank size is still one of the most important factors in the equation.

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[mr fishy]

have a 20 now but getting a bigger tank at ed of the month most likely 100 gallon if not more

 

[clekchau]

even 100 won't be enough for those fish dude