suggestions for compatible tank mates for cichlids?

[DarkStorm]

i have 3 bala"sharks" in with my malawi they do fine and are ignored
i noticed the dolphin faced cichlids are little bastard fish an best left to them selfs

 

[Bobtastic6]

hey trying to upload my pics so you guys can comfirm the ID of my fish but it's saying im not allowed to. any advise?

 

[Bobtastic6]

i have 3 bala"sharks" in with my malawi they do fine and are ignored
i noticed the dolphin faced cichlids are little bastard fish an best left to them selfs

i tried bala sharks and they were too passive, his fins got nipped pretty bad had to bring him back to the lfs, thanks for the suggestion though

 

[Bobtastic6]

pretty sure these are 2 mbunas and an acei cichlid, conformation would be great

 

[greenearthlawns]

The blue one looks like a kenyi and the orange one is a red zebra which are both mbunas the acai is also a mbuna... Glad you were able to upload I just saw your message sorry I couldn't help...

 

[Pharaoh]

The blue one looks like a kenyi and the orange one is a red zebra which are both mbunas the acai is also a mbuna... Glad you were able to upload I just saw your message sorry I couldn't help...

+1

 

[Bobtastic6]

dont worry about it i figured it out soon after haha. now that we have a definate ID, does this change anyones suggestions as to good take mates?
also, too early to determine sex?

 

[Bobtastic6]

anythoughts on introducing a SA/CA cichlid of equal size with these guys?

 

[greenearthlawns]

African cichlids are only meant to be kept with other african cichlids as they need different water parameters etc...