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Or you could try geophagus the only problem with these is that they grow to about 10ins.

They're very similar to firemouth's they grow to the same size about 6ins, i've kept them together before and they've been fine just try to get ones the same size as your firemouth's.

It could be fungus or velvet, but it sounds like it could be bacterial problem like body rot.

how about flag/festive cichlids?

You could also try a small chunk of cucumber weighted down by the area the plec spends most of his time, just be careful not to leave the cucumber in there too long as your ammonia might go up. I've got a peppermint plec and i never see him but he's happy enough and he's grown alot since i...

Why don't you suggest an oxygenating plant like cabomba or elodea, but dont mention the techincal stuff to your aunt just say it's for decoration.

I got my blue rams to breed quite easily, and they got into a cycle of laying eggs every 7 days, don't be disheartened if you lose the first few batches as the fish have problems fertilizing the eggs at first. As they need to get the into the habit of laying the eggs.