Urgent! Cichlids "too small"?

[Buphy]

So I'll get up more info ASAP but my Lyonsi came in and they are tiny (I knew they would be) but I'm wondering if my tiger silver dollars will be a problem at this size... Any thoughts are great!

 

[Stanzzzz7]

They look too big to be an easy mouth full to me.
Keep a net handy and good luck.

 

[Buphy]

Thanks for quick response. Not so much worried about mouth full as just shredding... I've got almost all day and will be watching them the whole time. Hopefully it all works out!

 

[Stanzzzz7]

There may be a little chasing at first but I imagine your cichlids will so learn to seek shelter from them.
I think they will be fine.

 

[HumanBean]

I see sushi for next few meals for these SDs. By the looks and colors of these Lyonsi, they look tempting for SDs. Good luck

 

[Buphy]

I see sushi for next few meals for these SDs. By the looks and colors of these Lyonsi, they look tempting for SDs. Good luck

What makes you say that?

 

[Stanzzzz7]

I've had dollars that size with penguin tetras and non were eaten.

 

[Buphy]

Release and all good so far. I'll keep watch for a few hours. Thanks guys!

 

[DBLN8]

Be careful during feeding the SD's are likely to chomp down on a fin or tail. I too have had SD's with smaller fish with minimal problems, the biggest one is making sure the little guys get enough food.

 

[Buphy]

Good point, and thanks. I actually was thinking of using the divider I made for when they get bigger during breeding to feed when they're this small.