ex-cichlasoma Grammode Tankmates

[kennye86]

Tank is 5x2x2 (60x24x24 - 152x60x60cm)

Male is 5-6" Female 4"

Anyone reccomend any tank mates for them?

Kenny

 

[Jimmy Side eye]

Id steer clear of Nandopsis or Parachromis species, i think these will be too similar to the Grammies and cause problems mate. Id personally be choosing from Herichthys, Astatheros, or maybe smaller/milder Amphilophus genus's. These will be able to stand up to the female Grammy, which in my opinion are the Evilest fish around!! Whatever you choose, you may be asking for trouble when the Gramies spawn.
A nice pair of Herichthys Carpinte 'Vontehillo' or some Astatheros Altifrons would be nice

 

[kennye86]

Or a chancho! Now that would hold its own...

What you reckon about the longis and grammies together?

 

[Jimmy Side eye]

Or a chancho! Now that would hold its own...

What you reckon about the longis and grammies together?

They may be ok, my Longis have been kept with my Grammies in the 8 footer for 3 years with no probs. Best to try em and keep a close eye on em

 

[kennye86]

Or sieboldi?

 

[Jimmy Side eye]

Or sieboldi?

Now your talkin!!!! Cracking choice Mr Kenny!!!! Defo go for the Sieboldii

 

[kennye86]

I just ordered a pair from Rapps plus a Male Chancho.

 

[NorCaliCichlids]

My pair seems to do well with species like Nebuliferum, Gibbiceps and Bulleri if that helps.

 

[kennye86]

I may order some from Don Conkel next time theres an order then... Thanks for the Idea.