Keyhole Cichilds

[bikerfish]

Hi me again after my last disater with the kribs , which have gone back to lfs where they came from what about Keyhole cichilds ?

In my tank I have
2 platys
6 Guppys
5 Blackwidows
12 Cories
6 Kuluis
1 Brns
2 Spotted headstanders

Can you have 1 keyhole on own ? or do they have to be in a pair ?
Wanting advice first as lfs are getting some in and do not want another disatster
Cathy

 

[bikerfish]

oppssss put this in the wrong cichilds section
cathy

 

[james_fish]

Hi Cathy.

Keyhole's are a great Cichlid, I have 6. They are undoubtably my favorite personal fish.
I'd get a pair at least. I'd stick my neck and say they'd prefer to be in least a pair. I started off with a pair, and then added 4 a year later. They are very peaceful, but as with all Cichlids can become aggressive when spawning.

I imagine they'd be fine with your current stock. They should be okay with mature guppies, but babies would be eaten.

Here's a little information article on them: Click Me!

p.s this is in the right Cichlid forum, Keyhole's are indeed a NW Cichlid (unless a mod has moved it for you)

James.

 

[blackops]

i have 4 of them they get along grate

 

[crazyforcordoras]

I started with 2 and they were very active, personable fish. Sadly 1 died so now the remaining one is shy.

And a note on the size, captive bred Keyholes reach 3-4 inchs, wild caught ones can reach 6

 

[SchottayB]

Keyholes are so under rated. I don't know why though I love mine! They can be scared/shy sometimes too

 

[minnnt]

This thread makes me sick!!

 

[SchottayB]

This thread makes me sick!!

numpty.

 

[minnnt]

Hmmm

I've got apisto fry though.