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What's your opinion on mixing cichla species? How about people's choices of dithers or tank mates?

My community....C. Green, C. Brown, C. Yellow
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My non-S.A. dither
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It depends on what your into, I like seeing a mixture of different species of cichla, but if your trying to breed a certain species and thats all you have in there thats cool too. As far as dithers I like large silver dollars, I love their schooling behavior and how they constantly swim, now throw in a catfish or two to clean up the bottom, and an aro up top for top water action and thats the perfect combo Imo.
 
bassguy said:
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I was actually serious.

isde02 said:
It depends on what your into, I like seeing a mixture of different species of cichla, but if your trying to breed a certain species and thats all you have in there thats cool too. As far as dithers I like large silver dollars, I love their schooling behavior and how they constantly swim, now throw in a catfish or two to clean up the bottom, and an aro up top for top water action and thats the perfect combo Imo.
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I'm not into breeding but also afraid of different sp. with different tempers and tearing each other apart. My dithers are by accident because they are carry overs from a previous setup. Not into aros or cats. Besides I don't have big tanks.
 
you just have to experiment and have some where to move them to if it doesnt work out.......its a risk but so is keeping 200+ gallons of water in a glass box held by silicone....all part of the game.
 
Albertan said:
What type of PB is that alone in the second picture? Me likely!
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C. Melaniane aka Xingu

All three in the first pic are Xingus as well. They are actually siblings from the same spawn.
 
Ive done a few different species together. I like a mixed look. But I also really like a tank full of azuls(ado had a rad setup). I enjoy the bichirs on the bottom as well as a tig or some rays. Lately Pete turned me onto Geo's. I like how interactive they are and they are also good at cleaning up. An aro or 3 also look good with the bass. What I dont like is the central american cichlids mixed in w/ the cichla.
 
gangster said:
Ive done a few different species together. I like a mixed look. But I also really like a tank full of azuls(ado had a rad setup). I enjoy the bichirs on the bottom as well as a tig or some rays. Lately Pete turned me onto Geo's. I like how interactive they are and they are also good at cleaning up. An aro or 3 also look good with the bass. What I dont like is the central american cichlids mixed in w/ the cichla.
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I don't like centrals mixed with bass either...I like my bass to be the focal point of the tank....and I have'nt had good success keeping geos with cichla....they're so mellow that my cichla always end up picking on them and stressing them out or out eating them....Its a interesting mix of colors but ime geos do better off with discus or angelfish or something.
 
I am a fan of a variety of species in the same tank...but I have a bit of fish A.D.D. Seems like I can't decide on what I want to keep long term. I currently have 2 pbass (1 Pleo, 1 Rio Yucao O), 3 oscars, a male Festae, 2 Poly's ( 1 Ornate, 1 Endli), and a P. Metaense TSN. I'm ALL over the place in that tank. Lol.
Btw Ken, love the Bass/Blood parrot combo. They look awesome together.


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