Which Cichlids Are Best For Me?

[minnnt]

What would it leave in your tank though if you rehomed the community fish? You may want to add some sort of dither fish, maybe a group of Emperor Tetra's which will deal with your ph better and add a nice contrast.

 

[SchottayB]

If I got rid of them I would be left with x6 Harlequin, x4 Cardinal Tetra (will want to up these to 15?) and x2 Rummy Nose Tetra (not sure if I should get rid of these, or up them to 10?) I'd be well over stocked though?!

 

[minnnt]

I would stick with the Harlequins and Cardinals and rehome the 2 rummynoses as you would need to buy a few to up the numbers. You could add a smaller number of Cardinals for the time being to help them feel a bit more settled. Are you fancying keyholes or bolivian rams more?!

 

[SchottayB]

I think I'll do that!

I like the look of the bolivian rams more than the keyholes, but wouldnt mind a few of both if this is possible?

What this Red Ram? Looks like the Blue Ram but Red seen three of them today at one of the LFS.

 

[minnnt]

Unsure mate tbh, never heard of the Red Ram. I know the blue has a few synonyms such as German Blue Ram, Blue Ram, Butterfly Ram etc etc etc lol. They're the ones that require the higher temperatures. I would love a pair of Bolivians also. I would go with one or the other mate as they will probably occupy the same area of the tank. Have you seen the Jade Eyed Cichlids?

 

[SchottayB]

I think I'll go with Bolivians too. With my tank being 190L, what do you think to 6 Herlaquins, 10-15 Cardianl Terta, 4 Bolivians?

I haven't seen the Jade Eyed Cichlids, my LFS dont sell many

 

[minnnt]

What about your angels? I would go with 4 Bolivian rams too and try and get 2 from 2 different sources if you can. If you do end up with too many males you can always rehome one or two of them if a true pair forms.

 

[minnnt]

Jade eyeds are nice also, but the bolivians are more colourful. I have a 'pair' that's not a pair and they're really nice. Just hoping they pair eventually. Never had rams but would love some. How about ellioti? I have 4 juvies that are about an inch big....

 

[ChilliPepper]

I have a good mix of dwarf cichlids in my 190L. Have a look at my stocking in my profile.

I also have a Sajica/Jade Eye Cichlid who would do well in there long term, but mine is now in my 180g at barely an inch and bossing everyone around - it's hilarious! Ballsy little devils!

Apistos are fine at pH 7.5, as I have an Apisto and that's my pH. Also got a Bolivian Ram and a Keyhole. You'd do well with a few Keyholes. I wish I had got more when mine was smaller, as he probably wouldn't accept baby ones now, but can be shy on his own. He is better now I have a load of Rainbowfish in the tank though.

 

[minnnt]

I have a good mix of dwarf cichlids in my 190L. Have a look at my stocking in my profile.

I also have a Sajica/Jade Eye Cichlid who would do well in there long term, but mine is now in my 180g at barely an inch and bossing everyone around - it's hilarious! Ballsy little devils!

Apistos are fine at pH 7.5, as I have an Apisto and that's my pH. Also got a Bolivian Ram and a Keyhole. You'd do well with a few Keyholes. I wish I had got more when mine was smaller, as he probably wouldn't accept baby ones now, but can be shy on his own. He is better now I have a load of Rainbowfish in the tank though.

Totally agree.

Don't confuse Sajicas with JE's though...

 

[SchottayB]

Ellioti? Never heard of that one Oh yes I forgot about the Angels! Would keep them too.

I'm off fish shopping again some time today so I will have a look

 

[minnnt]

They get to about 6" and are related to the firemouth. The fish in my avatar is mine. They're not bad as a centrepiece fish. Very attractive.

 

[SchottayB]

They get to about 6" and are related to the firemouth. The fish in my avatar is mine. They're not bad as a centrepiece fish. Very attractive.

So let's see: Keyholes Cichlids, Bolivian Rams and Ellioti with two Angel Fish in a 190L. How many of each before I'd be over stocked?

With my Cardinal Tetra too , I'd have to re-home everything apart from the Angels I'd guess?

 

[minnnt]

It all depends on what way you want to go. You could just add a pair of Bolivian rams and keep your harlequins and cardinals. I wouldn't go for a pair of each though. Get a small group of say 4 of one species and hope for a pair to form then rehome the others.

 

[SchottayB]

Went to MA today with the misses and came home with two Bolivian Rams !

I will get a pictures up in a seccond, it's from my iPhone (best camera I've got so it will be poor! )