I currently have a 125 gallon that has a green terror, Texas cichlid, and crenicichla that is around 6 inches (will get to around 12 full grown). Any other ideas of fish to add to this? Looking for other cichlids with a temperament than can handle what is already in the tank and spread out the aggression of the Texas and green terror. Thanks in advance.
Stocking Ideas
- Thread starter Oceangold
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I would get some dither fish such as silver dollars or giant danios. These should distract the fish a bit if you are struggling with aggression or will be nice additions anyway. I wouldn’t add anymore cichlids, you already have 3 big cichlids in the tank. What Texas do you have? Is it the carpintis or the real Texas?
I do really like silver dollars, that’s a good recommendation. I bought the Texas as a Green Texas. I’m not too familiar with CA cichlids (just getting into them now) but it looks like a carpintis from what I can find.
I should have searched up what the cranichla is. It’s a pike cichlid right? I know nothing about them but the giant danios I mentioned above would be a no as they seem like predators and have pretty big mouths. I’ll leave others to give recommendations as I’ve never read anything about them let alone kept them. Silver dollars are likely still a good option as long as you don’t buy them when they are too small or if the pike is fully grown.
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Yeah, he’s predatory but leaves whatever doesn’t fit in his mouth alone. I would definitely recommend keeping one at some point, super cool and unique.