setting up 160 cichlid tank

[zragez]

So I'm setting up a 160 cichlid tank what do u guys think i should feel it up with... thinking about getting frontosa and JD's... prolly some other stuff too... Let me know what you guys think.

 

[mike dunagan]

Not great idea to mix the two

 

[zragez]

JD's to aggressive for the frontosa?

 

[Inglorious]

They need different water parameters. Most people recommend sticking to just one biotope such as African(including fronts) or SA/CA(your JD's). The different regions have different water characteristics such as pH, hardness, and alkalinity. While people have successfully mixed them before by doing so at least one species will be in less than ideal conditons and will ultimately suffer.

 

[zragez]

Alright thank you for the help... Yea had someone tell me the pH is different too... thanks again guys