I just found some Neetroplus nematopus at my local fish store. I've always kind of wanted one or a few of these guys. Would they be compatible with my current stock of 1 female festae, 1 male JD, 1 female JD, and a common pleco in a 90 gallon tank? And if so how many do you think?
Neetroplus nematopus
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You are already have a pretty aggresive mix. I heard Neets are nasty, although I have no personal experience with them.
Are your fish still small? I'm surprised your current stocklist getts along.
...Bill
Are your fish still small? I'm surprised your current stocklist getts along.
...Bill
as long as they are not too small to get eaten, they could hang with most of those in the tank with their aggression despite their size
With that 90 gallon tank it may be a problem. Neets are very aggressive and with that size tank it increases the neet aggression. Meaning, the other fish will find less space to avoid the Neet. He will nip fins; they have a way of making your other fish look ugly. I would be more concern with the female Festae then I would the Jack Dempseys. Jack Dempseys a little shyer then the Festae. The Festae will be more personal and therefore more vulnerable to get the fins nipped. While the Festae is paying attention to you and begging for food, the Neet will sneak and nip her fins. The Jack Dempsey is more likely to pay more attention to the Neet. Of course this is just my opinion. I have had them before, and had the prettiest Festae that you would want to see, and the Neet went to work on his fins, although he could beat the neet, he didn't pay much attention to him, he paid more attention to me, and the neet would sneak him... Although I do like the neets also, but they have a tendency to make your show fish look ragged...
With that 90 gallon tank it may be a problem. Neets are very aggressive and with that size tank it increases the neet aggression. Meaning, the other fish will find less space to avoid the Neet. He will nip fins; they have a way of making your other fish look ugly. I would be more concern with the female Festae then I would the Jack Dempseys. Jack Dempseys a little shyer then the Festae. The Festae will be more personal and therefore more vulnerable to get the fins nipped. While the Festae is paying attention to you and begging for food, the Neet will sneak and nip her fins. The Jack Dempsey is more likely to pay more attention to the Neet. Of course this is just my opinion. I have had them before, and had the prettiest Festae that you would want to see, and the Neet went to work on his fins, although he could beat the neet, he didn't pay much attention to him, he paid more attention to me, and the neet would sneak him... Although I do like the neets also, but they have a tendency to make your show fish look ragged...
Better to start up a new tank.Neets are one of those fish that most are happier with if they are thier only tankmates.Mine live with a bunch of mbuna atm and has no trouble in that VERY aggressive tank.
Okay, so the final verdict is that I'm pretty interested in them and I'm going to probably start up another tank and try to get a breeding pair. I'm thinking like a 55 gallon tank. How would that pan out? And how many should I get so that I can find a breeding pair? Or are there any other smaller cichlids that would be fun to have in a species specific tank.
sstromerson;3706915; said:
Just to add my .02 cents, if you're not putting them in with MUCH larger fish, you'll grow to hate Neets! Anything close to their own size is going to live a tough life. Neets have razor teeth, and if they pair off they'll try to "off" everyone else.
So your species tank idea is great! You won't need a 55, but it would be a great home for a pair of neets and a bunch of livebears or other dithers at the surface. If you get a pleco, make sure it's larger than the neets.
Just get half a dozen fish of varying sizes, and you're almost certain to end up with a good pair.
Good luck! Razor sharp teeth and plenty of attitude when breeding. Keeping them alone would be the best bet. If you provide cover, they can hang in any CA Cichlid community. Your other fish will never have their fins intact though!! Great little fish.
