Any peaceful Chiclids for a Community tank?

[Clairel]

I really like the look of Chiclids, but most of the ones ive seen are semi-aggressive or aggressive ! Is there any that are peaceful? And that will mix in a community tank ? I read up about a yellow one, sorry forget the name at present, and it said it was the most peaceful out of all the Chiclids..

I have 2 Angel fish, so they MUST get on, i dont want any fighting etc...

If this is a bad idea, i would rather know !!

Im not going to go out and buy some Chiclids, so you dont need to worry lol, i want to do some research first, but would love to hear from anyone who has some peaceful ones lol

Claire x

 

[The-Wolf]

I'm by no means an expert on chiclids but I think
chessboard chiclids Dicrossus filamentosus
will be ok in community tanks.

 

[sylvia]

There are many peaceful cichlids that work in communities - in fact, you own one - angelfish. Discus are another example but not realy an option for you. Anyway, most neotropical dwarf cichlids such as rams and apistogramma work in community tanks provided they are not over-crowded. I'd personaly go for keyhole cichlids instead though. They are not technicaly a dwarf (well I suppose they are a dwarf acara) but they stay at around 4". These are the most peaceful cichlid I've ever kept and will get along with absolutely anything they cannot fit into their mouth. Even when breeding they don't become all that territorial - deffinately more peaceful than angelfish. I've always kept them in groups as it seems to reduce their shyness. If you are thinking of an African species that would work in your set-up, kribs/pulcher, are probably the closest thing. They are semi-aggressive and get to 3" - again, they are no worse, as far as aggression goes, than breeding angels - but they will not get along with many bottom-dwellers if their territories clash. Most other commonly-available 'suitable' (temperament-wise) African species are from the rift lakes so wouldn't work in most tanks. The 'yellow' one you probably read about was likely to have been the yellow lab - labidochromis caeruleus - this is an mbuna (malawian rift lake) species and often considered to be one of the more peaceful. HOWEVER, though it may be peaceful by mbuna standards, it is by no means a peaceful community fish.

 

[Clairel]

There are many peaceful cichlids that work in communities - in fact, you own one - angelfish. Discus are another example but not realy an option for you. Anyway, most neotropical dwarf cichlids such as rams and apistogramma work in community tanks provided they are not over-crowded. I'd personaly go for keyhole cichlids instead though. They are not technicaly a dwarf (well I suppose they are a dwarf acara) but they stay at around 4". These are the most peaceful cichlid I've ever kept and will get along with absolutely anything they cannot fit into their mouth. Even when breeding they don't become all that territorial - deffinately more peaceful than angelfish. I've always kept them in groups as it seems to reduce their shyness. If you are thinking of an African species that would work in your set-up, kribs/pulcher, are probably the closest thing. They are semi-aggressive and get to 3" - again, they are no worse, as far as aggression goes, than breeding angels - but they will not get along with many bottom-dwellers if their territories clash. Most other commonly-available 'suitable' (temperament-wise) African species are from the rift lakes so wouldn't work in most tanks. The 'yellow' one you probably read about was likely to have been the yellow lab - labidochromis caeruleus - this is an mbuna (malawian rift lake) species and often considered to be one of the more peaceful. HOWEVER, though it may be peaceful by mbuna standards, it is by no means a peaceful community fish.

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Hi thanx very much for your advice...

I would like to know why you dont think Discus are an option for me? I was maybe considering getting 2, my brother has the same tank as me, and has 2 in his...

Claire x

 

[mysteryfish]

My Satanoperca jurupari or Satanoperca pappaterra (Eartheater, Demon eartheater) is peaceful. He/She leaves the smaller fish alone and does his rock gobbling thing. IT's a fun fish in that way. If you are alone in the room sometimes you will hear little cracking noises and wonder what the hell was that? But then you realize it's the eartheater spitting out pebbles at the side of the tank... Except he seems to be choking right now and I'm about to ask a question about it in a new thread.

 

[Clairel]

My Satanoperca jurupari or Satanoperca pappaterra (Eartheater, Demon eartheater) is peaceful. He/She leaves the smaller fish alone and does his rock gobbling thing. IT's a fun fish in that way. If you are alone in the room sometimes you will hear little cracking noises and wonder what the hell was that? But then you realize it's the eartheater spitting out pebbles at the side of the tank... Except he seems to be choking right now and I'm about to ask a question about it in a new thread.

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Do you have a picture of him??

C x

 

[CFC]

Picture and info here http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=34597

 

[smooth_bourbon]

Hi thanx very much for your advice...

I would like to know why you dont think Discus are an option for me? I was maybe considering getting 2, my brother has the same tank as me, and has 2 in his...

Claire x

Discus are very very sensitive fish. Not a beginner fish by any means. They require very specific ph, and a very well established tank.

No offense intended in any way they are over my head as well.

 

[Clairel]

Thanx for your advice....

My brother has had his tank set up around 5-6 months, and has recently added 2 discus, they are doing great !!

If i do get any i will wait at least 4 months or so, so my new tank is established, i havnt decided yet, but they are very pretty

C x