anyone know of any upper level swimmers?

[Rdilla4]

I have a 150 gallon mixed new world cichlid setup with 6 cichlids and an ornate bichir. I wanna get maybe 1 or 2 more fish that swim at the upper level and are compatible with cichlids. Any suggestions?

 

[12 Volt Man]

4 pink tailed chalceus would work.

 

[Rdilla4]

how are their temperament? My cichlids are becoming very aggressive now that they are 3-5 inches. They've already killed an sinner arowana and a marble gar both of which were twice their size

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[12 Volt Man]

they are generally peaceful fish which may quarrel amongst themselves but won't bother any other fish.

they sit just under the water surface though (mainly) so if your cichlids come up to nip them they will probably get killed eventually??

 

[Rdilla4]

Yea that probably won't work then

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[JJHUNGZ]

Florida gar?

 

[pharmaecopia]

What kind or cichlids?

 

[Rdilla4]

I have 7 not six. A Texas, 2 salvini, flowerhorn, firemouth, redhead, and a jd

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[Rdilla4]

How big do the Florida gars get?

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[Rafini]

I have a pink tailed chalceus. I would refuse to get any less than 5-6. they are notorious for beating the **** out of eachother and you ending up with just one. the more you keep the more likely you are to actually keep the same number of fish alive. either that or have one single chalceus. mine is awesome he minds his own business and is always the fastest to grab food. they remind me of little mini arowanas, they have the same thick large scales