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[jwd]

TLDR version at bottom
Hey everyone. Well, the guy came and got the saltwater tank. He paid half and took a week or two to come get it. Anyway, kinda holding off on buying new this time. I want a large high tech plated with rope fish and maybe senegalus. I always go out and buy brand new and spend lots of cash but I'm going to be patient this time and keep an eye on online ads.

For now I've set up the only tank I have right now which is an old 40B. I had everything I needed to get it running besides a filter. Decided to put a 525 gph SunSun canister on it because that's what I always use on my bigger tanks. You would think I'd have a tsunami going on in there but the SunSun uses a large spray bar that slows things down. Now I will have a solid canister when I get the new tank.

For this one I was thinking of a few african cichlids. Yes, you're probably thinking "Ew, why?." I don't like african cichlids either. I work for my Dad and in the office building I have my own office. It's 8'x12' and over the 4 years I've been here I've had maybe 8 tanks in here at a time. Then I moved up to a 125 and 75. I've had it all up to 125 and he's ALWAYS wanted me to get cichlids, they're his favorite. So I was thinking of keeping a few africans to get it out of his system while I wait to get a new tank.


Question: Is there any fish in the polypterus Genus that will live with an african cichlid? Keep in mind that I will get a larger tank and I'm turning the water over 13 times an hour. I'm dosing ammonia in the tank right now to build up a solid cycle so mid January I'll be ready to go.

 

[DRteugelsi]

In terms of african cichlids i would stick with tropheus. youll have less problems with aggression. my only worry would be theyre size with the poly's. but i think most polys could hold their own depending on what kind of african cichlids you're considering.

 

[tlindsey]

TLDR version at bottom
Hey everyone. Well, the guy came and got the saltwater tank. He paid half and took a week or two to come get it. Anyway, kinda holding off on buying new this time. I want a large high tech plated with rope fish and maybe senegalus. I always go out and buy brand new and spend lots of cash but I'm going to be patient this time and keep an eye on online ads.

For now I've set up the only tank I have right now which is an old 40B. I had everything I needed to get it running besides a filter. Decided to put a 525 gph SunSun canister on it because that's what I always use on my bigger tanks. You would think I'd have a tsunami going on in there but the SunSun uses a large spray bar that slows things down. Now I will have a solid canister when I get the new tank.

For this one I was thinking of a few african cichlids. Yes, you're probably thinking "Ew, why?." I don't like african cichlids either. I work for my Dad and in the office building I have my own office. It's 8'x12' and over the 4 years I've been here I've had maybe 8 tanks in here at a time. Then I moved up to a 125 and 75. I've had it all up to 125 and he's ALWAYS wanted me to get cichlids, they're his favorite. So I was thinking of keeping a few africans to get it out of his system while I wait to get a new tank.


Question: Is there any fish in the polypterus Genus that will live with an african cichlid? Keep in mind that I will get a larger tank and I'm turning the water over 13 times an hour. I'm dosing ammonia in the tank right now to build up a solid cycle so mid January I'll be ready to go.

View attachment 1290571

I personally have 1 male Peacock in a 55 gal with 4 Senegalus Polys but keep your eye out for aggression.

 

[jwd]

In terms of african cichlids i would stick with tropheus. youll have less problems with aggression. my only worry would be theyre size with the poly's. but i think most polys could hold their own depending on what kind of african cichlids you're considering.

http://www.wetspottropicalfish.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=116

This is where I'll probably order from. I was thinking Peacocks. I see 5" wild ropefish on this list. Need to keep them in a groups of 3 to 5.

I personally have 1 male Peacock in a 55 gal with 4 Senegalus Polys but keep your eye out for aggression.View attachment 1290572

Very pretty. Peacocks are great looking.

 

[jwd]

Poly list
Armored Bichir Polypterus delhezi Large (2"+ to 3") TR $30.00
Gold Dust Bichir Polypterus buettikoferi Extra Large (3"+ to 5") WILD $30.00
Marbled Bichir Polypterus palmas palmas Large (2"+ to 3") TR $30.00
Nile Bichir Polypterus bichir bichir Extra Large (3"+ to 5") TR $110.00
Ornate Bichir Polypterus ornatipinnis Large (2"+ to 3") TR $35.00
Red Bichir Polypterus endlicheri Large (2"+ to 3") TR $25.00
Red Bichir Polypterus endlicheri endlicheri Extra Extra Large (5"+) WILD $130.00
Reticulated Bichir Polypterus mokelembembe Extra Extra Large (5"+) WILD $100.00
Senegal Bichir Polypterus senegalus Large (2"+ to 3") TR $8.00
Albino Senegal Bichir Polypterus senegalus Large (2"+ to 3") TR $12.00
Striped Bichir Polypterus bichir lapradei "Koliba" Extra Large (3"+ to 5") TR $35.00
Rope Fish Erpetoichthys calabaricus Extra Extra Large (5"+) WILD $20.00

LAKE MALAWI "PEACOCKS"
GENUS SPECIES (MALES ONLY AVAILABLE WHERE NOTED) SIZE EACH
Aulonocara baenschi "Sunshine" Small (1"+ to 1.5") F1 $7.00
Aulonocara sp. "Blue Neon Tanzania" Small (1"+ to 1.5") F1 $6.00
Aulonocara sp. "Blue Neon Tanzania" Large (2"+ to 3") WILD $50.00 MALES
Aulonocara sp. "Chitande Type Masinje" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $6.00 6 for $30.00
Aulonocara sp. "Chitande Type Masinje" Large (2"+ to 3") TR $20.00 MALE
Aulonocara sp. "Chitande Type Nkhomo" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $7.00 6 for $36.00
Aulonocara ethelwynnae "Chitande" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $7.00
Aulonocara ethelwynnae "Chitande" Extra Large (3"+ to 5") TR $50.00 1 MALE ONLY
Aulonocara sp. "Eureka" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $7.00 6 for $36.00
Aulonocara sp. "Eureka" Large (2"+ to 3") TR $30.00 MALES
Aulonocara sp. "Eureka" Extra Large (3"+ to 5") TR $50.00 2 MALES ONLY
Aulonocara gertrudae "Jumbo Blue" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $7.00 6 for $36.00
Aulonocara gertrudae "Jumbo Blue" Extra Large (3"+ to 5") TR $10.00 FEMALES ONLY
Aulonocara hansbaenschi "Cobue" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $6.00 6 for $30.00
Aulonocara hansbaenschi "Cobue" Large (2"+ to 3") TR $25.00 MALE
Aulonocara hansbaenschi "Red Shoulder" Small (1"+ to 1.5") F1 $6.00
Aulonocara hansbaenschi "Red Shoulder" Extra Large (3"+ to 5") TR $50.00 MALES
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi "Hongi Island" Large (2"+ to 3") TR $25.00 MALE
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi "Makokola Reef" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $7.00
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi "Makokola Reef" Large (2"+ to 3") TR $25.00 MALE
Aulonocara kandeense "Blue Orchid" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $7.00
Aulonocara korneliae "Blue & Gold" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $7.00 6 for $36.00
Aulonocara sp. "Lwanda" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $8.00
Aulonocara sp. "Lwanda" Large (2"+ to 3") WILD $50.00
Aulonocara sp. "Lwanda" Extra Large (3"+ to 5") TR $50.00 MALES
Aulonocara sp. "Maisoni" "Chitimba Bay" Small (1"+ to 1.5") F1 $6.00 6 for $30.00
Aulonocara sp. "Maleri" "Albino" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $7.00
Aulonocara sp. "Maleri" "Chipoka" Small (1"+ to 1.5") F1 $6.00
Aulonocara sp. "Maleri" "Chipoka" Extra Large (3"+ to 5") TR $50.00 MALE
Aulonocara sp. "Maleri" "Maleri Island" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $7.00 6 for $36.00
Aulonocara sp. "Maleri" "Rubin Red" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $8.00
Aulonocara sp. "Mamalela - Lemon Jake" Extra Small (.5" to 1") TR $7.00
Aulonocara sp. "Mamalela - Lemon Jake" Large (2"+ to 3") TR $40.00
Aulonocara sp. "Mamalela - Lemon Jake" Large (2"+ to 3") WILD $50.00 MALES
Aulonocara maylandi "Sulfurhead" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $6.00
Aulonocara sp. "Orange Collar" "Tanzania" Medium (1.5"+ to 2") TR $6.00 2 ONLY
Aulonocara sp. "OB" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $7.00
Aulonocara sp. "OB" Extra Large (3"+ to 5") TR $30.00 MALES
Aulonocara sp. "OB" Extra Large (3"+ to 5") TR $40.00 MALES
Aulonocara sp. "Red Dragon" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $10.00
Aulonocara sp. "Sanga Bay" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $6.00
Aulonocara stuartgranti "Chilumba" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $6.00 6 for $24.00
Aulonocara stuartgranti "Chilumba" Extra Large (3"+ to 5") TR $50.00 MALES
Aulonocara stuartgranti "Ngara/Mdoka" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $7.00
Aulonocara sp. "Usisya Type Tanzania" Extra Large (3"+ to 5") WILD $50.00 MALES
Aulonocara sp. "Usisya" "Flavescent" Small (1"+ to 1.5") F1 $6.00 6 for $30.00
Aulonocara sp. "Trematocranus Masinje" Small (1"+ to 1.5") F1 $8.00 6 for $42.00
Aulonocara sp. "Trematocranus Masinje" Medium (1.5"+ to 2") F1 $15.00
Aulonocara sp. "Trematocranus Masinje" Large (2"+ to 3") F1 $30.00
Aulonocara sp. "Walteri" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $6.00
Aulonocara sp. "Yellow Collar" "Mazinzi Reef" Small (1"+ to 1.5") F1 $6.00 6 for $30.00

 

[tlindsey]

http://www.wetspottropicalfish.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=116

This is where I'll probably order from. I was thinking Peacocks. I see 5" wild ropefish on this list. Need to keep them in a groups of 3 to 5.



Very pretty. Peacocks are great looking.

Had to switch out a male Nagara Flametail was getting pushy.

 

[DRteugelsi]

Tropheus moorii "Chimba" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $20.00 *nudge nudge* haha

Also id go golddust and palmas palmas with and a few ropes. i personally wouldnt go with peacocks. i think they will be too territorial. that's just my opinion.

 

[tlindsey]

Tropheus moorii "Chimba" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $20.00 *nudge nudge* haha

Also id go golddust and palmas palmas with and a few ropes. i personally wouldnt go with peacocks. i think they will be too territorial. that's just my opinion.

I absolutely agree with you after awhile the Nagara Flametail got territorial and switched him out with the younger Sunshine Peacock.

 

[tlindsey]

I think you should go the Tropheus Moorii route much smaller and less aggressive also you could do a group instead of 1 Peacock.

 

[jwd]

Tropheus moorii "Chimba" Small (1"+ to 1.5") TR $20.00 *nudge nudge* haha

Also id go golddust and palmas palmas with and a few ropes. i personally wouldnt go with peacocks. i think they will be too territorial. that's just my opinion.

That Chimba is good looking. Will definitely keep that one in mind. I figured the poly and african cichlid paring would be tough but I wanted to see what you guys have experienced. I could always go the peacock route and wait for the polys but really... who wants to wait for the polys!?!