Brichardi

[zoolander]

Does anyone have an opinion on the Brichardi Cichlid? I just got one and am not sure what to expect. I just have a small Brichardi and a small Red Zebra in my tank right now. From what I've read, I'll need to be careful once he starts to mature, but in the mean time, I was hoping to get an opinion from someone who has or had one.

Thanks!

 

[minnnt]

Not an ideal mix at all. Although both from the high alkaline lakes of Africa, their habitats and bahaviour are very different.

 

[josh_g]

I have 1 in with my tangys and it causes no problems at all

 

[zoolander]

Well, for now I'm going to keep them. If they begin to show signs of aggression, I can probably take the zebra back or give him to a friend. Would the Brichardi interact well with a Green Terror? If not, what would be a good combo? I know the Brichardi is generally peaceful with non-cichlids from what I've read, as long as you only have one in the community, but I'd rather just keep him and another Cichlid.

Another question, What should I be trying to maintain the Ph at? It's around the 7.2-.6 range right now.

 

[zoolander]

Update: The two are behaving quite well right now. I haven't seen either as active as they have been this evening. I think this may be partially attributable to adding aquarium salt, but at this point I'll take what I can get.