curtur Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Other than Kribensis and Jewel cichlids, what other river dwelling african cichlids are available in NZ? Have a (currently cycling) 1.2m / 250ltr tank and am looking at getting a Senegal bichir and would like to find a medium - medium/large cichlid to live with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Not sure if we get any others, but a leopard ctenopoma would be an ideal addition to an african riverine tank, as would a school of congo tetras. Buffalo heads are another possibility, but I'm not sure how fast they grow, so you may want to get them at a large enough size so they don't get eaten as the senegal grows. I'd recommend getting a few senegals for a tank that size, 3+ would be good. And if you haven't already seen it, Annes Polypterus Primer should answer almost every question you have: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forum ... hp?t=65770 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtur Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Yeah, have seen the primer, had some good info. I am probably leaning towards the ctenopoma /congo tetra route, but was keen to consider a few other possibilities as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Senegal bichir Ctenopoma Congo tetras Buffalo heads That woudl be a cool mix 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 silver distochodus , would also be a nice addition if you dont want plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 those buffalo heads are awesome! you just gots to have them in a tank like that! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Go the Lumpy's they are by far my fav of the africans - cool fish with tons of attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtur Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 How much are the Buffalo heads? I have yet to see them up here in either of our lfs. Ive read that purchasing them young is a good idea due to the way they pair up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachyd Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 yea my dad keeps them and I recon they'r the cutest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 they usually cost about $5 for lille wee fish, and 20 for adults... course more expensive in the shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachyd Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 How much are the Buffalo heads? I have yet to see them up here in either of our lfs. Ive read that purchasing them young is a good idea due to the way they pair up. i have about 10 at the mo & will be selling some in the next month or two as they get bigger. the paired two i have appear to be quite aggressive to the other lump heads that aren't in the pair if that makes sense. (edit: seems i was logged in as my son, sorry. Smidey) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtur Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 How many would be suitable for my tank? Would a pair be sufficient or two pairs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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