Other Not So Aggressive Cichlids

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james41683

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right now im keeping yellow labs with my peacocks with zero problems, are there any of species that have the same temperament of labs?
 
Iodotropheus Sprengerae and Pseudotropheus Acei are two good examples - both species generally work well with labs and Aulonocara. :good:
 
Iodotropheus Sprengerae and Pseudotropheus Acei are two good examples - both species generally work well with labs and Aulonocara. :good:

i was pretty sure the Acei was a good choice, just wasnt 100% sure. I'll google iodotropeus sprengerae, i dont think ive ever heard of them before.
 
Also known as "Rusty" cichlid. :good:
 
Here's a couple of species that are possible but would involve an element of risk as they are generally slightly more aggressive than the species already listed:

Pseudotropheus Saulosi
Pseudotropheus Socolofi
Metriaclima Callainos

Remember all these fish are more aggressive than Labs and Acei etc but not excessively so. :good:
 
I have found the albino Socolofi to be slightly more agressive than the normal blue variant but still nothing to worry about - it's probably more a case of individual agressiveness in the fish i've kept rather than a general species trait.
 
I have found the albino Socolofi to be slightly more agressive than the normal blue variant but still nothing to worry about - it's probably more a case of individual agressiveness in the fish i've kept rather than a general species trait.


ok cool, thanks for the help. i think a white fish will add a good touch to all of the other bright colors i have now. i had another fish that i got with the sunshine peacocks, the guy didnt know what he was, turns out it was a female kenyi. i drop her off at the pet store today, so now after everyone heals, ill look into getting some of the species you mentioned.
 
The albino's would definitely look good with your current stock. :good:
 
Should be fine either way. If you get a single fish, might be better to go for a male - you should see more character then.
 
Should be fine either way. If you get a single fish, might be better to go for a male - you should see more character then.


how do i tell the difference in sex with the albinos? i know the aquatic store i go to has atleast 5 and they all look the same.
 
A lot depends on their age/size.

Egg spots are the easiest way to sex Mbuna although not 100% reliable. Egg spots tend to be found on males although females can also have them. Many egg spots almost certainly indicates a male whereas 1 or 2 could be either and no egg spots almost certainly indicates a female.

Unfortunately very small juveniles will not display egg spots - they do not appear until they are young fish/subadults. I have followed this technique for years and it has hardly ever mislead me - simple but effective :good:
 
A lot depends on their age/size.

Egg spots are the easiest way to sex Mbuna although not 100% reliable. Egg spots tend to be found on males although females can also have them. Many egg spots almost certainly indicates a male whereas 1 or 2 could be either and no egg spots almost certainly indicates a female.

Unfortunately very small juveniles will not display egg spots - they do not appear until they are young fish/subadults. I have followed this technique for years and it has hardly ever mislead me - simple but effective :good:

the ones at the store were about 2 inches, im guessing theyre still pretty young. the store will trade fish though, so if i get something that im not happy with i can exchange it.
 

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