mixing question

[dempsey420]

ive been lookin for a cichlid about 5-8 inches to be the last "piece of the puzzle" for my tank. i like the Hondoran Red Points but i already have a female Convict. would they be a smart choice 2 have in the same tank? i dont want deaths/ breeding (convict breeding gets outa control)... if not then what would b a good pick?
i already have
- dempsey
- convict
- salvini
- green sev

 

[fishticuffs]

try adding a nicarguense or some geophagus red humps or something. what size is your tank?

ive been lookin for a cichlid about 5-8 inches to be the last "piece of the puzzle" for my tank. i like the Hondoran Red Points but i already have a female Convict. would they be a smart choice 2 have in the same tank? i dont want deaths/ breeding (convict breeding gets outa control)... if not then what would b a good pick?
i already have
- dempsey
- convict
- salvini
- green sev

 

[AcsFoolMike]

Yeah it's difficult to answer this question without tank size

 

[dempsey420]

80 gal, i really like the geos, but arent they a little soft for a cichlid tank? i thought they were more community,nicarguense are cool too but cant find any, ive been looking

 

[AcsFoolMike]

What's the footprint of the tank?

 

[dempsey420]

48"x22"x18"

 

[AcsFoolMike]

If all of the fish are still juveniles it could work. Rescape the tank when you throw in the HRP to cut down a bit on territory issues.

 

[dempsey420]

thx

 

[bbortko]

My geo iporangensis hold their own, reds heads were the same when i had them