Question

[LilBabyEmma]

i have 8 Ele yellows, 2 acei, 1 jalo afra, 5 red zebra, 4 Kenyi
was thinkn about getn some snow white socolofi do u think they will all get along with them?
do u think any of these fish are keeping my yellows and acei from breeding?

 

[navykorman]

What size tank do you have?

 

[LilBabyEmma]

What size tank do you have?

its a 55g
all the zebras are small and 4 or 5 of the yellows are small

 

[navykorman]

my yellows bred twice, and i am now overstocked in my 55 tall. As long as you keep the water clean and plently of hiding spots for the female and fry....i dont see a problem. Just keep an eye on the female cause these are mouth broaders and the female wont eat during gestation and might get picked on.

 

[Aqualoon]

I would suggest getting rid of your Red Zebras and Kenyi, both are known for being extremely aggressive for Mbuna.

 

[LilBabyEmma]

I would suggest getting rid of your Red Zebras and Kenyi, both are known for being extremely aggressive for Mbuna.

thats what i was thinkn of doing

 

[LilBabyEmma]

will snow white socolofi get along with my fish?
im thinkn of get 4 of these

 

[Aqualoon]

I would personally think that would be a bit overcrowded. With Mbuna I like to stay within these loose guidelines for a 55 gallon tank - one to three difference species with a max of 12 fish.

Also look at the max length of your current fish, the Acei can get rather large.

 

[LilBabyEmma]

I would personally think that would be a bit overcrowded. With Mbuna I like to stay within these loose guidelines for a 55 gallon tank - one to three difference species with a max of 12 fish.

Also look at the max length of your current fish, the Acei can get rather large.

Ya my acei are already Big
im thinkn of takeing out the zebras and kenyi

 

[Aqualoon]

Check out this link: http://cichlid-forum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_55g.php