Yes they are aggressive compared to most fish. They will nip each other all day long. You need an overstocked tank, so the aggression is shared, and enough hiding places as well. Also you should add melanochromis johanni last, let the other fish get a foothold first!
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – angel fish – Pterophyllum scalare
angel fish – Pterophyllum scalare Author Message kle artemiaJoined: 24 Jul 2004Posts: 8 Location: Bradford Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2004 2:06 am Post subject: angel fish – Pterophyllum scalare Whats the lifespan of the angel fish, Pterophyllum scalare thanks in advance kle_________________. _____)_____ /–v____ __`< )/ don’t mess with me! DiscusLord daphnia Joined: 10 Feb […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – good catfish for my cichlids
hello, I have a question. I recently aquired a magnificent trio of cichlids – Haplichromis obliquidens CH44. They are in a 30 gallon tank on their own. I intend to spawn these fish, but would like to add a catfish too. Can you suggest a suitable species that will 1. not outgrow the tank 2. […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – Odessa Barbs
Author Message timothy1166 artemiaJoined: 13 Mar 2004Posts: 5 Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:12 am Post subject: Odessa Barbs Hi, does anyone know anything about Odessa barbs. They are great little things (just bought 6) and I can’t find out much about them. They seem pretty tough, and i’m thoroughly enjoying them! Thanks all Tim […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – Chocolate gourami
Author Message bernays paramoeciumJoined: 13 Jan 2004Posts: 3 Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 1:14 pm Post subject: Chocolate gourami anyone have expereinec of this species. I know they need everso soft water. What else. I am planning on attempting to breed these, so whats a good tank set-up? Thanks all Bern scaligi paramoeciumJoined: 20 Nov […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – compressiceps
Author Message cichlidiot artemiaJoined: 08 Jan 2004Posts: 6 Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 2:30 pm Post subject: compressiceps Hi all, I’ve got some great new pikes, crenicichla compressiceps, which are terrific fish. I was wondering about their predatory nature; i’ve read that they are more insectivourous than anything else, and should not harm other fish […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – rainbowfish in Malawi tanks
rainbowfish in Malawi tanks Author Message timothy1166 artemiaJoined: 13 Mar 2004Posts: 5 Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:15 am Post subject: rainbowfish in Malawi tanks Is it true you can keep rainbows in there with them. I know the waters fine, but will the rainbows get bullied? Which rainbows can go with which cichlids? thanks […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – new fish
Author Message dan_io paramoeciumJoined: 11 Nov 2004Posts: 1 Location: baltimore, ohio Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 3:23 pm Post subject: new fish hey folks, I was going to get a pumpkin seed fish – a lovely native. Anyone have any experience with these critters? TIA dan MDamia1 artemiaJoined: 07 Jan 2004Posts: 6 Posted: Thu Nov […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – neon tetras, cardinal tetras
hello fish fans I am a brand new keeper, who set up a tank yesterday with 6 neon tetras in it. Now I have read that cardinal tetras are more difficult, but I would still like to try them. Is there a problem keeping cardinal tetras with neon tetras? I don’t want them to fight. […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – piranhas
Author Message panbaneisha artemiaJoined: 07 Jan 2004Posts: 8 Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2004 11:08 pm Post subject: piranhas My friend has a 4 foot piranha tank, but is worried that it is too small How big will they get in such a tank? He’s regretting getting them now, as he has no space to get […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – rainbows
Author Message kle artemiaJoined: 24 Jul 2004Posts: 8 Location: Bradford Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2004 1:14 pm Post subject: rainbows anyone here keeping rainbows?_________________. _____)_____ /–v____ __`< )/ don’t mess with me! Guest Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2005 7:37 pm Post subject: Hallo kle, my name is “Sea” from Germany. I`ve got some Rainbowfish “Melanotenia” […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – Algee Eater
Hi Pan, don’t rush into anything! The fact is there are many different types of algae, and many different types of pleco, and you can not really say for sure that a ‘pleco’ will eat your algae. Firtsly algae. Algae can be caused by too much light, too many nutrients dissolved in the water, but […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – Cichlid Communities
Author Message Moboo Guest Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 3:34 am Post subject: Cichlid Communities Hi folks. What communities do you all have. As in what species do you keep together. I am starting again with Malawis, and I fancy a different ‘line up’ of species Thanks you’ll timothy1166 artemiaJoined: 13 Mar 2004Posts: 5 Posted: […]
Aquarium Fish :: View topic – psudopimelodus nigracouda
psudopimelodus nigracouda Author Message aqua51930 paramoeciumJoined: 06 Apr 2005Posts: 1 Location: birmingham Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 11:21 pm Post subject: psudopimelodus nigracouda I have several of this rare predatory catfish available for those catfish fanatics this is a rare species originating from nigracouda on the borderline venezuela [img] Priced at £50 each[/img] You […]