How big is the angelfish? I would be worried about him getting bullied by the firemouth, angelfish are kind of docile
will these fish get along in a 55 gallon community
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Just a for instance....
Have you noticed that wherever there are endemic cichlids, in that part of the world, there are no gouramis? And wherever there are gouramis, in that part of the world there are no cichlids?
Not saying it isn't possible, but there may be a good reason they don't coexist.
India may be the only transect, but gouramis usually inhabit soft fresh waters, and the Etropline cichlids of that area inhabit harder, alkaline, and even brackish waters.
Have you noticed that wherever there are endemic cichlids, in that part of the world, there are no gouramis? And wherever there are gouramis, in that part of the world there are no cichlids?
Not saying it isn't possible, but there may be a good reason they don't coexist.
India may be the only transect, but gouramis usually inhabit soft fresh waters, and the Etropline cichlids of that area inhabit harder, alkaline, and even brackish waters.
so if you read my question they could say no or yes couldn't you you ****ing dickhead
Why the language?...he was giving you his opinion(just like you asked). Too be honest I didn't see anything wrong with his response. Truth be told there is a reason why some fish are not found together in the wild.
sorry had a bad day sorry for taking it out on you your right but my question is do you reckon it could be pulled off? and work
There are no black or white/yes or no answers to your question.
What works for one person, taking account tank size, water parameters, fish personalities and or dominance status, factors all come into play, and might not work for you.
I try to look at fishkeeping from not only a practical view, but also from a scientific and geographical perspective.
Sure, you can toss your favorite fish together from different continents, that come from divergent water parameters, and with a little luck it might work, but.....
Firemouths come from Mexico and central America, where waters are often hard and alkaline, and are a very territorial species, especially when put with more docile cichlid species like angelfish.
Angelfish come from softer waters in S America.
Gouramis are also soft water species from Asia, but can also be quite territorial.
I try to present a different outlook than someone who says sure it'll work, it did in my tank once. Then you try it and all hell breaks loose.
Before I (many years ago) looked at fishkeeping from a more global and water conscious perspective I tried combtail gouramis with cichlids, and ended up with a bunch of dead fish. We live and learn.
What works for one person, taking account tank size, water parameters, fish personalities and or dominance status, factors all come into play, and might not work for you.
I try to look at fishkeeping from not only a practical view, but also from a scientific and geographical perspective.
Sure, you can toss your favorite fish together from different continents, that come from divergent water parameters, and with a little luck it might work, but.....
Firemouths come from Mexico and central America, where waters are often hard and alkaline, and are a very territorial species, especially when put with more docile cichlid species like angelfish.
Angelfish come from softer waters in S America.
Gouramis are also soft water species from Asia, but can also be quite territorial.
I try to present a different outlook than someone who says sure it'll work, it did in my tank once. Then you try it and all hell breaks loose.
Before I (many years ago) looked at fishkeeping from a more global and water conscious perspective I tried combtail gouramis with cichlids, and ended up with a bunch of dead fish. We live and learn.
okay okay I understand okay so I will remove the firemouth completely but what about the rainbow cichlid? and thanks for your honest opinion
I would listen very closely to any advice given to you from duanes, he is very knowledgeable and probably one of the more informed members about cichlid care
