Why not start breeding mosquito fish. They are pretty quick and will occupy larger cichlids for quite some time. That's what I did with my dovii and he was able to live with a pleco til he was about 14 in long.
Dither/Target fish for Large Aggressive American Cichlids
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I think we all do pretty much agree on the same thing which is this: If you have been able to maintain a tranquil state within the aquarium thus far, why risk it.
Honestly, I think at this stage, if I were to have convicts, the desire would be to merely have a pair breed and then feed their fry to the others. So I think I will hold off on the Convicts (or just raise a pair in my 30g(US)).
Keeping the aquarium the way it is works for me. I just feel like it could use a little more diversity regarding fish sizes etc... but due to the Jag and Festae being what they are, I do concur that it is very unlikely to find any smaller Cichlids that would withstand their aggression long term.
I am sure when they all reach adulthood the tank will look much more filled out, one way or another.
I appreciate the help guys! If there are any other fish (bottom or top dwellers) that others have had any success with Jags/Festae, please feel free to share!
Honestly, I think at this stage, if I were to have convicts, the desire would be to merely have a pair breed and then feed their fry to the others. So I think I will hold off on the Convicts (or just raise a pair in my 30g(US)).
Keeping the aquarium the way it is works for me. I just feel like it could use a little more diversity regarding fish sizes etc... but due to the Jag and Festae being what they are, I do concur that it is very unlikely to find any smaller Cichlids that would withstand their aggression long term.
I am sure when they all reach adulthood the tank will look much more filled out, one way or another.
I appreciate the help guys! If there are any other fish (bottom or top dwellers) that others have had any success with Jags/Festae, please feel free to share!
"Why not start breeding mosquito fish. They are pretty quick and will occupy larger cichlids for quite some time. That's what I did with my dovii and he was able to live with a pleco til he was about 14 in long."
Could they breed fast enough? I think 30+ would dissapear on the daily.
Could they breed fast enough? I think 30+ would dissapear on the daily.
I have a decent sized jag oscar n polleni in w 6 silver dollars. They never disappear as long as they are of a comparable size to the cichlids.
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