Different Species Together?

[AG458]

My LFS has a few different cichla species in stock. As the owner of a juvenile temensis, I was wondering if I could add another species (like an ocellaris or orino) to the tank, and if they would get along. They'd be similar in size-neither could eat the other-and they'd be small enough not to bother any other fish in my tank. I don't want to risk any of my fish getting hurt.

 

[Hendre]

I have seen tanks of mixed cichla so I'd presume so

 

[krichardson]

Yep,most cichla keepers around here,myself included keep different species together.

 

[johnny potatoes]

As stated you can keep different species together. Tems grow very fast and orinos just the opposite, so size could become an issue down the road. My last O was quickly outgrown by everyone else, and didn't make it. Not to discourage you, just keep an eye on them. I will try the combo again someday just with more experience.

 

[Boomer1224]

Hope all works out for you

 

[AG458]

Hope all works out for you

Thank you!