Datnoids or Central American Cichlids??

[balton777]

I've been a cichlid guy for a long time. I'm all about big Central Americans (and select S/A's). Since I've been coming to MFK I've noticed a lot of people with Datnoids. I'm starting to get very interested in them.

I'm not able to go out and buy more tanks everytime I get more fish like some of you guys. I would have to dedicate an existing tank. I have 5 tanks right now. A 253g, 156g, 28g, 20g and a 20-long. I could either use the 253 gallon or the 156 gallon. Maybe the 156 since Dats aren't as aggressive and the cichlids would have more room? I could then get some other fish I've been interested in over the years but not able to keep because of cichlid aggression. Don't laugh but I really want a big Flagtail Prochilodus.

Ok to the point. If you were in my shoes, what would you do? I really really like C/A cichlids. Would I like the Dats just as much? Will they hold my interest? They're really expensive so I don't want to waste my money and switch back to cichlids in 6 months lol.

 

[AquataHolic420]

Heres Proof. theyre fine together as long as u pick the right cichlid.

BAd pic, but u should get the point.

 

[Bsixxx]

id go get a big ol umbee

 

[balton777]

id go get a big ol umbee

lol that's another option.

Do you have an Umbie?

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

I've got some Rams in with my Datnoids.

 

[balton777]

Heres Proof. theyre fine together as long as u pick the right cichlid.

BAd pic, but u should get the point.

Are those NTT's?

 

[AquataHolic420]

yes.

 

[balton777]

I see Rapps has some thin bars in stock. Where else can I get them?

 

[AquataHolic420]

I see Rapps has some thin bars in stock. Where else can I get them?

MY big one was from a LFS 70$, and the smaller one was 40$+45$ shipping so 85$ from FISH ROOM PLUS. MFK sponsor.

BUY IN QUANTITY OR YOULL REGRET NOT GETTING MORE!

 

[beachman22]

You should be fine mixing dats and cichlids, but most cichlids will grow alot faster. And if you do decide to get some dats you will be hooked. Like they say, once you get one you won't be able to stop.