black belt cichlid

[fishman61]

Can I add a 10" black belt cichlid in my 150 which already has parrots, severums, pleco and clown knife fish? do you think it will be too aggressive towards the other fish?

 

[tomomothy]

BBs can be very aggressive but it depends on the individual. I had a 9" female that was pretty good about community living until she spawned. Wouldnt tolerate other viejas too, but cichlids and other types of fish were fine. If you know anything about the temperment it would be helpful. The issues I see is the size also. How big are the other fish? Even if the BB isnt super aggressive, if the others are too small things can still be bad

 

[Runitis]

Mine was good In a community setting but then I got rid of the original community and it teamed up with a festae and tolerated whatever was In tthe tank already but nothing new.

I need to spark up my fish life

 

[Crazy mike]

I think it could work. My juvenile lives with blood parrots it's size and they are fine. Just be prepared for the worst


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[ChiPerf]

That might be interesting. Keep a close watch and make sure there are hiding spots if you try the mix.

 

[fishman61]

CK 16", severum 8" but planning to add 4 more which are around 3", parrots, 8" & 4". I will probably pass on the black belt because I don't want to overstock the 150. I just seen this BB on craigslist, someone trying to get rid of it.