I tried to search a specific answer to my question, but I couldn't seem to find it. I'm in the process of looking for 1 or 2 other fish to put in with my Jack's. Someone local is selling Honduran red points. Can they live happily individually, or do they work better as a pair? My reason for wanting only one is to not have to deal with breeding if I don't have to. Someone local also had a green severum, but I missed out. Thanks in advance!
Honduran Red point question
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A pair would likely cause a lot more issues, because they'd end up harassing tank mates.
But keep in mind that all Central American cichlids can and do interbreed, meaning an HRP or convict-type will spawn with your JD.
But keep in mind that all Central American cichlids can and do interbreed, meaning an HRP or convict-type will spawn with your JD.
Hmmm... For some reason I didn't think about that lol
Would a male HRP attempt to spawn with my female Jack if she's already paired with my male? They haven't spawned together yet, but they are inseparable. I know I said I was trying to not deal with breeding, which is half true. I would rather limit it to one pair rather than having multiple. So that's my reason for wanting a single HRP.
What size is your tank? If you add any other cichlids to paired Jacks you may be asking for trouble. It may be better to get some nice livebearers or something as dithers and skip a cichlid tankmate.
They are currently in a 40long (I bought them as juvies) which will be a 75gallon by tomorrow or Tuesday. They have had 4 Buenos Aires Tetras in with them since the beginning, so they will be also going in to the 75.
Agree with this, as "adults", a 75 would be a bit cramped for the just the JD pair and dithers, and a solo HRP would naturally be the target of any cichlid pairs aggression.
Well, I'm all about listening to advice from people who know more than me, so maybe I'll just leave the arrangement as is and scrap the HRP idea. I'd love to have one other species for some variety, but My Jack's are a pretty pair. Don't think I would want to sell the female.
