thats why im a member of this forum so i can get proper advice. i was told dont get a jewel because its african by one member and told by another it was a good choice. also i was told that a nic would make a good tankmate for a dempsey, in which case it should be able to hold its own against a midas. dont come at me with an attitude like your better than me because i asked for help and you decided to make fun of me instead of informing me. It may make me slightly ignorant on fishkeeping. but it makes you a pr!ck!!!!!! by the way thank you for your help cichlaholic i should have listened to you to begin with.