Alternative to Convicts?

[Crazy mike]

A Firemouth could definitely hold its own. If its the looks you don't like that is a different story but don't let the temperament fool you. I had one that was to aggressive for the tank so I put it with my larger peacocks and it dominated that tank.

Agreed, firemouths are more durable than they appear. I have a male that lives with a Managuense that could inhale him but he will actually flare at the jag on occasion. Granted I'm not sure the jag even notices the flaring lol.

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[divemaster99]

How about Cryptoheros cutteri? I've got a breeding pair now and they can definitely hold their own, although my female seems to dominate the entire tank.

 

[sjsoto2013]

I owned a firemouth maybe 10 years ago and it was the most timid cichlid I've had. It got picked on by a convict and green terror that were about same size. Obviously not every fish is the same but these type of discussions are always in reference to the "average" temperament.
Im rethinking the situation and feel a "con type" fish might be too small to add without growing out first. A fish that grows to 8-10" and at least 4" before adding is my new goal. I think something of the size temperament of a JD is probably what I need to shoot for...

 

[virgil2090]

If you can find them-panamesis max out near 8 inches I have read.or rainbow cichlids

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[jaws7777]

Salvini gets my vote

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