Dwarf Cichlids And Corys

[Griz]

If I'm right, your tank is 2ft x 1ft ?

This is a tough call. Both corys and apistos occupy the bottom so it's a question of territory. I've kept a trio of cacatuoides with 5 corys successfully, but that was in a 3ft x 16" tank. The cacs didn't bother the corys too much but when they did, the cories were able to get out of that fish's territory and into some cover or up onto a rock or plant. If you decide to go ahead, get a pair of apistos not a trio. If you get a trio, the 2 females will basically split the tank into halves and the cories will not have places to rest and call their own. See what species of apisto are available to you and then select the one that is the least aggressive and get a pair. I think if you did that, it would have a good chance of success. Bear in mind though that the apistos will not be able to raise young with the cories in there.

Disclaimer: I'm not saying it WILL work, YMMV.

 

[dave_m13]

Ok I have made my mind up, I do not think I will get dwarf cichlids and Cories together. I think it will just have to be a dwarf cichlid of some sort.

I can then maybe add a few small tetra's or something as a mid/top dweller.

The tank is pretty small so the last thing I want to do is have cories attacked and stressed. So will not bother with them.

Are there any recommendations on an easy dwarf to keep, I am able to get Borelli, Vejita, Blue Rams, Eunotus Red, Borelli Opal, Agazzi double Red, cacatuoides (Various)

 

[dave_m13]

Ok what do people think of this stocking idea.

2 Dwarf cichlids m/f (Still not decided on which)
6 nannostomus mortenthaleri or Microrasbora sp. Galaxy (If I can get either)
and some Amano Shrimps

 

[cleekdaFish]

Some info abt them

Ram Cichlids originate from the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela and Columbia. They are Dwarf Cichlids. Their official scientific name is Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, but they are also referred to as Microgeophagus ramirezi, Apistogramma ramerizi and Papiliochromis ramirezi. Common names include the Butterfly Cichlid, Blue Ram, Gold Ram, Golden Ram, Gold German Ram, Blue German Ram, German Blue Ram and Singapore Ram. The names are based on color variations. The Blue Ram, pictured above, has iridescent blue flecks and black bands. The males are more colourful than the females.

The Ram Cichlid is peaceful and moves slowly. It does well in groups and will benefit from pairing. A thick plant background with Amazon swords and hiding places is ideal. Tank mates should be of a similar size and disposition. Ram Cichlids eat flake foods. Rams are very sensitive to water conditions and will stress easily, so they are not suited to the beginning aquarist.. Clear water and proper pH are essential. Water changes should be performed frequently.

German Blue Ram males have a more developed dorsal fin and lack any blue coloration in the black spot in the middle of the body. Males have pronounced black spiking at the front of the dorsal fin. Females are slightly smaller and are more pink on the underside. Provide two females with the male for breeding. Use soft water. Blue Rams spawn in the open and lay about 100 eggs. The parents will tend the young. The fry will hatch in a couple of days and will be ready for feeding live brine shrimp in just under a week.

 

[DarkEntity]

Hi

Quick question are there any Dwarf Cichlids, such as Apistos or Rams compatable with Corys? and how many could I add to a 54 litre tank

Thanks
DAve

Corys will co habit with both Rams and Apistos. Just remember that Rams and Apistos can get rather territorial when mating so unless you have a long tank only get 1 male and 2 or 3 females.