rays with cichlids?

[amp7594]

are they not supposed to be together b.c of the cichlids will pick on them or is it b.c they are very aggressive eaters

 

[brutonsbrew]

couldnt handle taking a bite would be my fear cichlids are to aggresivefor a ray. i have seen them with them i wouldnt spend the moneyon a ray and take a chance

 

[sponger_2]

what kinda of cichlids are you talking about? My brother has S.A. cichlids, geos to be specific, with his rays and there is no problem..other than the damn geos stealing the earthworms when trying to feed the rays. Did have a red head tapajos that wouldn't leave two of the rays alone, but other than that, he has not had any problems

 

[Just Toby]

geophagus seem popular with rays, most other cichlids are going to be aggressive eaters and compete for food...meaning more food in and then more waste /bio load on the tank.

I would stick to rays only

 

[USMCtanker]

what cichlids are u thinking about keeping.

 

[scott s]

If you are going with african cichlids then I would recomend Frontosa's. Most other african cichlids are very territorial and agressive. I would agree there are a few s.a. cichlids that would work. Tank size is an issue though. Ray's need plenty of open space to swim.

 

[saganeer]

i have 3 cichla ocellaris with my rays, no problem so far...

 

[biggfish]

Gentle cichlids like Severums have worked for me thus far.. I wouldn't try something like an Oscar although I am curious. As stated previously, the risk is too great for such an expensive fish like a ray. I'd say, if you try it, be prepared to separate the cichlids or privide them a new home immediately.

 

[JohnG]

I have kept a variety of African Cichlids with rays, the only problem I had is a couple of my rays decided cichlids where yummy.

 

[ameehl3]

I have four discus with my motoro and they get along fine so far. the only problem is getting food to my stingray because i'm feeding cubes right now... any suggestions?