Yellow-spotted Plec (roughly 8") With Malawi Cichlids?

[timmystood]

I've done some research on the net and most sources are saying that my Yellow-Spotted Plec (currently he's about 8") will be fine with my lake Malawi cichlids.. but I wanted a second opionion.

Do you think he'll be ok with my cichlids as my current tank can't accomodate him

Cheers
TIMMYSTOOD

 

[Ferris]

That description could be any number of Plecs. Do you know the L number?

 

[timmystood]

Yup, sorry I should have added more info! It's L001 or/and L022 and it's proper name is a Gold Nugget Sailfin Plec

 

[Ginge]

Should be ok as saflins are pretty hardy i think and can hold their own against mbuna.

 

[timmystood]

There won't be any aggression though will there? I love my Plec to bits and don't really want to move him but he can't stay in the tank he's in

 

[Ginge]

Doubt it, give the tank a bit of a change around when you introduce him so that they dont feel he is an invador to the teritory.

 

[Ferris]

I had a sailfin in with Mbuna and he regularly got nipped, he gave as good as he got though as he was a lot bigger than the Mbuna. His fins were never exactly shredded but always had a few bite marks etc, never seemed to bother him but i did eventually move him to my 125 gal.

 

[timmystood]

I had a sailfin in with Mbuna and he regularly got nipped, he gave as good as he got though as he was a lot bigger than the Mbuna. His fins were never exactly shredded but always had a few bite marks etc, never seemed to bother him but i did eventually move him to my 125 gal.

I don't want this He's one of my favourite fish and I don't want him hurt.. I'll give it a go, but he's coming straight out if he gets stressed!

Thanks Guys

 

[Ginge]

You dont have many other options with the other tanks sizes do you mate?

 

[timmystood]

You dont have many other options with the other tanks sizes do you mate?

Very True I guess
OK, i'll stick him in my Cichlid tank in the next few days (when I can catch him!). I really hope he's ok in there and will settle in ok!

I think I love him! LOL!!

 

[Ginge]

Dont think human/fish marrages are legal yet but you can try. Wont take to long to catch the 8" fish in a 30g surley.

 

[timmystood]

Shouldn't do but he's a slimey devil!! I'll try it tomoz (hopefully).

Dont think human/fish marrages are legal yet but you can try.

If they where I would marry my Puffer!! (I reckon there's a thread for Tropical Chit Chat coming here!!)

EDIT - Told ya!

 

[ridewake210]

your fish is an L-18, what a beauty! i use to have one.


have a nice day

 

[timmystood]

your fish is an L-18, what a beauty! i use to have one.


have a nice day

Not quite.. It's L001 or L022! The L18 Is simply a Gold Nugget Plec where as mine is A Golden Nugget Sailfin Plec!

 

[mamafish68]

one word of advice to think on timmy, My nugget was fine with both the mbuna then with the tangs, it was the dam nasty mean ROCKFISH that got my nugget when the africans began digging one day a rock shifted and well.... lets say nugget was caught between a rock..and a ...rock

they love to hide so keep this in mind.