Since African Cichlids are known to be territorial and aggressive, it’s best to keep them with fish of their own kind. However, many bottom-dwelling fish can make great tank mates as long as they are large and aggressive enough to match the fast-paced aggression they will encounter from the African cichlids. Most other small and peaceful species of fish (guppies, tetras) won’t last long. With that said you don’t want to have African Cichlids from closely related species together because they may produce undesirable hybrids. You can keep an Auloncara with Utaka and Mbuna cichlids from in the same aquarium. However, It is not advised to keep cichlids from Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika together because they thrive best in different water environments. There aren’t many types of cichlids that can live together in the same tank. Temperature range: 72-86 degrees Fahrenheit But, if you still want to add fish to your African Cichlid tank, you can give these eight fish a try.įurther Reading: Tank Mates For Popular Tropical Freshwater Fish 1. The Botia Loach is known to be a semi-aggressive fish so it should be able to hold its own with the African Cichlid. It’s typically tan and black and has four barbells that can be seen protruding from its mouth. This is how you know it’s a Botia Loach. Like the African Cichlid, the Botia Loach likes to hide. So if you buy caves and rocks be sure there’s enough to go around for everyone in the tank! If not you’ll see the aggressive side of both fish come out!īotia Loaches are typically bottom feeders so that’s the part of the tank they’ll generally stay on.
Temperature range: 72-79 degrees Fahrenheit For food, have bloodworms, brine shrimp, and plenty of flake or pellet food on hand for the Botia Loach. The Red-Tail Shark is a beautiful fish with its sleek black body and red-tail that it’s named for. They also happen to be one of the most common freshwater aquarium sharks that you can keeps as pets.īut, don’t let their beauty fool you. These fish are semi-aggressive and are not just another pretty fish to look at. That’s why these fish can only be tankmates with other fish that can hold their own, like the African Cichlid. Red-Tail Sharks are known to be territorial as well and may set up markings on the tank so there’s no mistaking what parts are theirs. Temperature range: 72-77 degrees Fahrenheit If you are adding these in with your African Cichlids be sure your tank is large enough. If you’re going to attempt to put Rainbow Fish in with African Cichlids you need to make sure they are large enough. If not, you can kiss your Rainbow Fish goodbye because they’ll be dinner for the African Cichlids.
Red Rainbow Fish are omnivores and do best with prepared foods.
0 kommentar(er)
