Would this be a disaster?

[Ruck Fules]

I currently have 3 female festae's (10", 7 1/2", 5") and two males (7", 6") in my 360 g tank. I also have a pair of 7" Argentae's in there and a 5" female salvini. I have 3 large driftwoods and 4 pots. For the most part, they all get along. I added a 7" male grammodes and a 6" RTM in there a few months back and it did not work out. The grammodes and RTM were too aggressive for the other cichlids.

With regards to growing a beani, I have had success growing them in a community and solitary setting.

 

[Cichlidfever]

How did you keep Beani in a community tank, most people say that they would most likely catch the bloat for too much stress. Are you saying that it can be done, Grammodes, Festae, Beani, possibly Red Jewels for dither?

 

[Gruff Master]

I currently have 3 female festae's (10", 7 1/2", 5") and two males (7", 6") in my 360 g tank. I also have a pair of 7" Argentae's in there and a 5" female salvini. I have 3 large driftwoods and 4 pots. For the most part, they all get along. I added a 7" male grammodes and a 6" RTM in there a few months back and it did not work out. The grammodes and RTM were too aggressive for the other cichlids.

With regards to growing a beani, I have had success growing them in a community and solitary setting.

I'm surprised that your female Festae tolerate each other with those males around. Mine hate each other. That's why im getting rid of one of the girls now. Hate to see her go but I have to sell her. Im very impressed that you can keep such an aggressive stock.