Compatibility

[Mickfender]

Hi ive got a 125 ltr fluval tank, with tetratec ex700 filter. Stocking is 6 sterbie cory, 8 serpea tetra, and 9 endlers. My lfs has got in some lovely looking keyhole cichlid, woukld they be ok with my endlers, on the site that gives advice on stocking levels, it says that the might become aggressive towards my endlers when spawning. Any advice welcome, thanks Mick

 

[waterdrop]

I've never kept keyholes but seem to remember them being among the cichlids that can get pretty aggressive when they are doing their territorial/mating activities. Keep an eye out for some of our other members who have more cichlid experience, I'm sure they can confirm or refine this and will have other pointers or suggestions. WD

 

[kizno1]

I would think it would be ok but a endler could be snack size for a fully grown keyhole cichlid. Theres loads of other cichlids that would work well
apistogramma cacatuoides
apistogramma agassizii
apistogramma baenschi
apistogramma borellii
apistogramma panduro
apistogramma nijsseni
apistogramma hongsloi
apistogramma trifasciata
apistogramma viejita
bolivian ram - mikrogeophagus altispinosus
checkerboard cichlid - dicrossus filamentosa
laetacara curviceps - dwarf flag cichlid
laetacara dorsigera - red-breasted acara
nannacara anomala - golden dwarf Ccichlid


Bolivian rams, apistogramma cacatuoides and apistogramma agassizii Will be the ones your most likely to find but the others do pop up from time to time.

 

[Mickfender]

Thanks for replies will have a read up on the fish suggested by kizno, i dont want anybody snacking on my endlers as they are very happy in their tank ,thanks Mick