Can I Have Malawis With?

[Jonny_H]

Guys in looking to get some more fish next month and I like some Malawis. I know each 'type' are slightly did but in general would they be ok with ...

1 x red tail shark - 2inch
1 x Angel Fish - 1 inch
5 x Black widow tetra's
5 other little fish like the tetras but orange can't remember what they called.

I've got a 1m long 200l tank

 

[ZoddyZod]

very easily.....no

Malawi need a malawi only tank. They should never be mixed with anything else and will almost certainly destroy your other fish. (although armoured plecs like a bristlenose can work).

also, you've got soft water fish in your tank currently, and malawis need very hard water.....another very good reason not to keep them together.

 

[Jonny_H]

Gutted wish I'd known that before getting my other fish!

 

[ZoddyZod]

in terms of stocking in your current tank, it's pretty good. But be wary of the shark.....they can become aggressive and territorial as they grow and might become a threat to the other inhabitants.

 

[Jonny_H]

Thanks I'm very new to this and rushed into buying some fish but now I've looked on here and few other sites I really like some of the Malawis ! I'll see how it goes and I may get rid of mine once I learn about more and get some Malawis

 

[ZoddyZod]

ok, just as another point......has anyone told you about 'cycling' your tank and filter bacteria before getting any fish?

If not.....I strongly suggest having a look at the cycling topics in the beginners section. They will help a great deal!

post back in Tropical Discussion if you have any questions....

 

[Jonny_H]

Yes I've read that thread and am going to check water etc and do what I can to help cycling