Tangs, Peacocks and Bichirs compatability

[Dobsie]

I'll try this in here since I only had one response in the general discussion forum.

I finally decided on a tank. It will be a 135 gallon. The question is will I be able to keep Frontosas, Calvus/ or Compressiceps, Bichirs and maybe some peacocks?


I already have the peacocks and they are small. So I am growing them out. I would then like to add the Fronts and Altos. With the Bichirs being the last additions. Would the Bichirs be to aggressive or try to eat the tankmates? Would it be better to add Brichardi instead of the Bichirs?

If I can't keep the Bichirs with those what would be a good size tank for them how many and what will be good tankmates? I might have a spare 55 gallon for them.

 

[King-eL]

They should be fine as long as the bichirs don't get hungry. As most bichirs keep with fast eaters such as cichlids, can out comepete the bichirs for food. When the bichirs gets out compete they become hungry and go to the source of the problem. Death role the cichlids and eat them pieces by pieces. But if both parties can get their share of foods then all should be fine. Just don't keep too many bichirs as it could sometimes trigger the feeding frenzy when they get hungry. It usually happens during lights off.