jolliolli Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Hi there, Just wondering what cichlids would be suitable in a community tank. Tank is 300L, and currently only has 4 BNs and 6 Sterba corys. I want to add some colour to the tank and like the look of some of the cichlid species but have read that some cichlids aren't compatible in a community tank (ie Lake Malawi?). i have no set ideas on what i want in the tank yet so am open to all suggestions. if anyone else has any suggestions as to other brightly coloured community friendly species that might be suitable please let me know. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I used to keep Blue Rams, and Bolivian Butterfly Cichlids are another nice cichlid, I would say Keyholes are nice to, however they won't add the colour that you are after Kribensis can be a nice spot of colour also And yeap, definately stay away from Malawi species Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxglove Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 You could always go for anglefish. I also like kribensis - plenty of colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserole Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 All Apistogramma would be fine. The problem with cichlids in community is if you have both sexes and the aggression that accrues during spawning and egg protection. If you wish to avoid this only select 1 sex of any species you choose. But a 300lt tank is a big tank for dwarf cichlids and depending on the other occupants there should be room for a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolliolli Posted March 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Thanks for the info, i will have a look round the chch shops this weekend and see whats about. Does anyone know if electric yellow and electric blue cichlids are suitable in a community tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 They are Malawi cichlids, definately a no no for the type of tank you are wanting.. they also require different water parameters... Happy hunting for your fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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