Grouping Cichlids

[Xavier6]

I've read in many places that having a trio of cichlids is a bad idea,so I was just wondering what some good ideas are as for as groupings go. I was planning on getting some AngelFish as well as a few Apistogramma's in my 30 Gallon Tank. Thanks in advance!

 

[leighton_87]

Angel fish should not be kept in trios once two pair off they will kill the third

Most apistogrammas are hareem breeders so a 1m2f trio would work perfectly.

 

[Xavier6]

So, is it safe to get even numbers of angelfish together? Like 4 or 6?

 

[dougie]

So, is it safe to get even numbers of angelfish together? Like 4 or 6?

Yes, but I think your tank is too small for 6. Unless you get juvies & lose 4 if you have 2 pair off.

 

[falcon1]

Many cichlids pair off. These species you cannot have a trio, as the extra will most likely be killed, or bullied.

 

[leighton_87]

Many cichlids pair off. These species you cannot have a trio, as the extra will most likely be killed, or bullied.

Many cichlids pair off. These species you cannot have a trio, as the extra will most likely be killed, or bullied.

Yes angels will pair - most apistogramma are hareem breeders