Most Colorful Non-aggressive Cichlids with Blk Arowana

[CrAzYNeSs]

Hello everyone,

Like the title states, I am currently hunting for some cichlids that can add some color and life to my tank. Currently I only have a common pleco and a black arowana in a 150G. I need some non-aggressive chiclids that are vibrant in color but won't kill/harrass my rather expensive black aro.

I am new to South American chiclids and would definitely appreciate the help. I have done a bit of research but these names are all new. If someone could please point me in the right direction - I would be grateful.

Thanks so much!

 

[peathenster]

A red severum?

 

[CrAzYNeSs]

Wow, that guy is beautiful. Is he pretty timid?

 

[peathenster]

Wow, that guy is beautiful. Is he pretty timid?

He's fairly outgoing, but doesn't bother anybody...

 

[GTS]

Try Petenia splendida. The bay snook. If they cannot swallow it, they wont bother it. They can grow to over 14".

 

[peathenster]

Try Petenia splendida. The bay snook. If they cannot swallow it, they wont bother it. They can grow to over 14".

The "red" bay snooks are actually pink though....but I do dig the green morph

 

[nmadsen4]

The "red" bay snooks are actually pink though....but I do dig the green morph

Uhhh no...... they are not all pink. Depending on diet I've seen a large very deep red snook and I currently have a 6-7" snook that is an orange/red.

 

[dogofwar]

Good choices both. There are not really any 100% non-aggressive cichlids, especially at spawning time. Care of babies is something that makes them cichlids.

P-bass are a bit big for a 150g but could be another choice. First thing that came to mind for me is severums...or big discus.

 

[WOODYKYLITE]

Nice!

 

[HrHagel]

I'd get a bunch of mature discus.

Just make sure they don't fit in the aro's mouth

Oh and discus can be a tad weaksauce.. You'll need some pretty perfect water conditions if you go for them.

Otherwise if you don't want discus, i'd go with the severums