Alright well here is the plan, i have a standard 55g that i want to put some Cyprichromis in, but seeing this is a large tank relative to their requirements i want some sand dwellers or at least another group of fish to add i was thinking xenos? but i am not sure if they will eat fry because i want to breed the Cyprichromis which do not eat their babies or i think other fry, so was wondering if some xenos or lamps would ruin my breeding plans?
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ok i havent been able to research a ton yet but i like to ask questions then research from there!mike dunagan;1901406;1901406 said:
so maybe xenos? lamp pretty much out then! some websites i saw did say that Cyprichromis would be good inhabitants for xenos but that might just be because they are all docile ionstead of the lack of fry eating quality(if that makes sense
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Yes, keeping cyps with xenos is recommended and it encourages the fish to breed more when you keep them together. Cyps are known for bringing out fish to the open since the cyps shoal in groups out in the open water. Which species of xenos are you looking for? If you had a bigger tank, I would've recommended the enantiopus, but I figure they need a 75 gallon or larger. But the lamps would be a problem, simply because they are just too territorial and will chase the cyps from their shells and I believe that they will eat fry if given the chance since the cyp mothers spit the fry into a spot where they think is safe for them like a crevice, cave, etc.
tydus;1901455;1901455 said:
i was reading an article on cihclid-forum(i know i know sorry) but it talked about his xenotilapia eating babies(their own) that isnt the quality i wanted, is this a usualy behavior for them? and it goes on to talk about how the babies are so good at eating endler fry http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/x_bathyphilus.php
I am nor sure what you mean by chase them from their shells because they are open water fish.
i was wondering how big a group of xenos i should get? i was reading that they should be kept in groups how many consist of a group?
if i were to go the xeno route which i am not too sure i will with this recent reading the X. ochrogenys looks very nice!
but now i am confused! because this article on Cyps say that xenos and callochromis are nonpredatory, so what's right?
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http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/c_leptosoma.php
if callos would work then i'd probably like Callochromis pleurospilus Flame Rainbow
-21 not including the tables
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/c_leptosoma.php
if callos would work then i'd probably like Callochromis pleurospilus Flame Rainbow
Bear in mind that most fish, if given the opportunity and hungry enough, WILL eat fry. So that being said, Xenos would be a great addition to that tank. I would go with Xenotilapia flavipinnis "Nyanza Lac". They're gorgeous, they have an amazing subtle color, and are very fun to watch. They aren't the easiest fish to keep though, you really need to have non-aggressive tank mates with them, and I would recommend keeping them in schools of 4-7+.
But they may be less likely to eat fry?NewETown;1902797;1902797 said:
does anyone have any opions on Callochromis?
The flavipinnis are very unlikely to eat fry, mostly because they're a bottom dwelling fish that doesn't get very big. I really would recommend them, they're worth every penny it would cost you to get a nice group. Cyp/Xeno tank would be absolutely gorgeous!
I would suggest you make two rocky areas, one on each side of the tank, have a completely open mid section with a few very small rocks, and maybe throw some Anubias in there. You'll want the open space for both species of fish, but you need some rocks for cover at night and for them to set up territories.
I would suggest you make two rocky areas, one on each side of the tank, have a completely open mid section with a few very small rocks, and maybe throw some Anubias in there. You'll want the open space for both species of fish, but you need some rocks for cover at night and for them to set up territories.