Mayan Cichlid-Cichlasoma urophthalmus

[RadleyMiller]

That tank is full now some of those fish will have to be culled ( by each other or moved by you.I'm guessing the puffers will be the decing fish.One puffer alone will ruin the 75 co-habitants.

The little one is a monster, the big one is fine.

 

[Jason_S]

it's kind of like keeping a scat in fw yah you can but it's not best for the fish

I agree. there are a lot of CA and even some SA cichlids that have been found in brackish waters, sometimes even full salt. however I don't believe that they stay in those areas for extended periods of time. I think in most cases it's the cichlids being found in those areas looking for food. they are very tolerant and might be able to adapt to an unusually high salinity level, but I don't think it would be best for their health. there are no CA or SA cichlid species that are considered a "brackish species". a little bit of salt might be ok but actualy brackish conditions I think would be detrimental in the long run.

 

[RadleyMiller]

I agree. there are a lot of CA and even some SA cichlids that have been found in brackish waters, sometimes even full salt. however I don't believe that they stay in those areas for extended periods of time. I think in most cases it's the cichlids being found in those areas looking for food. they are very tolerant and might be able to adapt to an unusually high salinity level, but I don't think it would be best for their health. there are no CA or SA cichlid species that are considered a "brackish species". a little bit of salt might be ok but actualy brackish conditions I think would be detrimental in the long run.

Ok thanks, I guess I'm gonna stick to my Asian cichlids.