Thinking of more cichlids to add....

adpierin11 · 01-06-2008, 06:44 PM

Hey guys! I know this is the millionth question, but I guess that's what you are here for

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Anyway I am planning to add a couple more cichlids into my tank and wanted opinions. I am having an all male tank, which I heard is ok, I don't want any females because I have heard that the males get more aggressive than they already are, so no thanks.

Here are a couple I am looking at:

Pseudotropheus Polit (worried may too be aggressive for what I already have in the tank)
Pseudotropheus sp. elongatus chewere
Iodotropheus sprengerae "rusty" (really want him)
Cynotilapia afra cobue

I know that these guys stay around 5-6 inches so I am noy worried about the size. I've read about them, but anyone dealt with these guys? And can I add them to what I already have?

**Osiris** · 01-06-2008, 06:50 PM

I don't see a problem with adding them to your tank, I'd do it at once if you can, as mbuna have attitude problems. And hiding places in your tank, should be fine though.

**JustOneMore20** · 01-06-2008, 06:54 PM

With enough hiding spots in the tank, you should be fine. I know the Rusty Cichlids are pretty docile. Afra Cobue are pretty aggressive for their size, but mostly just between males, in my experience, and that was with females in the tank to fight over.

I am not sure about the elongatus and polit.

adpierin11 · 01-06-2008, 06:57 PM

Here's the pic of the tank, need more rock.....

emc7 · 01-06-2008, 07:00 PM

I would skip the elongatus. They have a reputation as mean like an M. auratus. The others are all mild for mbuna and should do fine together.

emc7 · 01-06-2008, 07:02 PM

Pretty tank, but do add more rock.

**Osiris** · 01-06-2008, 08:15 PM

Yea, I agree, I would add more pile of rocks in the left side of the tank, dont just go for big rocks, larger pile of small rocks so has bunch of crooks and craneys to swim in and out of

Moltenice · 02-20-2008, 06:00 PM

I have the same piece you have the in the center I believe. Is it hollow plastic? My fish LOVE the one I have, the Zebra has taken it over as his own.

I would personally recommend these

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http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/3744/product.web

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/19027/product.web

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/2027/product.web

kay-bee · 02-23-2008, 09:59 AM

You may want to add more than a couple since the established mbuna's may initially treat them as intruders to their territory.

Adding four or more will disperse any aggression each individual fish will receive. If harassment does occur, four new fish will receive half the aggression that two new fish would.

You could easily TRIPLE the quantity of cichilds you have in your 75gal (going from 6 to 18).

Gourami Swami · 02-23-2008, 10:25 AM

^ I agree... why not add 5 or so of the new fish? It will help them get established as a group. Also, I had something like 12 africans in a 38g at one time... you can pump your stocking up quite a bit.

lochness · 02-25-2008, 01:38 AM

you guys are dangerous - i'm now looking at cichlids in a more serious light... *looks around the apt to see where a 55g might fit...*

Eraserhead · 02-28-2008, 08:24 PM

Dangerous is right... I just put down on a deposit on a 175 gallon bowfront. $1000 for the whole setup, with dual sumps and everything. It's an over $4000 setup new!!! Whoooooooooo!!!!!

01-06-2008, 06:44 PM	#1
adpierin11 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over the Rainbow, Florida Age: 24 Posts: 86	Thinking of more cichlids to add.... Hey guys! I know this is the millionth question, but I guess that's what you are here for . Anyway I am planning to add a couple more cichlids into my tank and wanted opinions. I am having an all male tank, which I heard is ok, I don't want any females because I have heard that the males get more aggressive than they already are, so no thanks. Here are a couple I am looking at: Pseudotropheus Polit (worried may too be aggressive for what I already have in the tank) Pseudotropheus sp. elongatus chewere Iodotropheus sprengerae "rusty" (really want him) Cynotilapia afra cobue I know that these guys stay around 5-6 inches so I am noy worried about the size. I've read about them, but anyone dealt with these guys? And can I add them to what I already have? __________________ 75 gallon- 1 pleco 1 OB Peac0ck 1 Yellow Lab 1 Blue Peac0ck 1 Greshakei 1 Red Peac0ck 1 Acei 1 CAE 2 dogs Diesel and Hummer!

01-06-2008, 06:50 PM	#2
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 25 Posts: 3,714	I don't see a problem with adding them to your tank, I'd do it at once if you can, as mbuna have attitude problems. And hiding places in your tank, should be fine though. __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

01-06-2008, 06:54 PM	#3
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,582	With enough hiding spots in the tank, you should be fine. I know the Rusty Cichlids are pretty docile. Afra Cobue are pretty aggressive for their size, but mostly just between males, in my experience, and that was with females in the tank to fight over. I am not sure about the elongatus and polit. __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g

01-06-2008, 06:57 PM	#4
adpierin11 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over the Rainbow, Florida Age: 24 Posts: 86	Here's the pic of the tank, need more rock..... __________________ 75 gallon- 1 pleco 1 OB Peac0ck 1 Yellow Lab 1 Blue Peac0ck 1 Greshakei 1 Red Peac0ck 1 Acei 1 CAE 2 dogs Diesel and Hummer!

01-06-2008, 08:15 PM	#7
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 25 Posts: 3,714	Yea, I agree, I would add more pile of rocks in the left side of the tank, dont just go for big rocks, larger pile of small rocks so has bunch of crooks and craneys to swim in and out of __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

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01-06-2008, 07:00 PM	#5
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,297	I would skip the elongatus. They have a reputation as mean like an M. auratus. The others are all mild for mbuna and should do fine together.

01-06-2008, 07:02 PM	#6
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,297	Pretty tank, but do add more rock.

02-20-2008, 06:00 PM	#8
Moltenice Bike/Car guy... Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 26 Posts: 37	I have the same piece you have the in the center I believe. Is it hollow plastic? My fish LOVE the one I have, the Zebra has taken it over as his own. I would personally recommend these http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/2059/product.web http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/3744/product.web http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/19027/product.web http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/2027/product.web __________________ 10gal community tank.... 4 Neon tetras, 1 rainbow molly adult and her baby (rice grain size currently) 55gal Malawi tank..... Caribbean white sand, artificial Rock structure with lots of tunnels, and some hearty plants. Powered by a Filstar XP4.

02-23-2008, 09:59 AM	#9
kay-bee Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 39 Posts: 79	You may want to add more than a couple since the established mbuna's may initially treat them as intruders to their territory. Adding four or more will disperse any aggression each individual fish will receive. If harassment does occur, four new fish will receive half the aggression that two new fish would. You could easily TRIPLE the quantity of cichilds you have in your 75gal (going from 6 to 18). __________________ 4 african cichlid tanks 4 saltwater aquariums

02-23-2008, 10:25 AM	#10
Gourami Swami Supreme Dictator For Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere out Yonder... Posts: 1,106	^ I agree... why not add 5 or so of the new fish? It will help them get established as a group. Also, I had something like 12 africans in a 38g at one time... you can pump your stocking up quite a bit. __________________

02-25-2008, 01:38 AM	#11
lochness Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Age: 39 Posts: 382	you guys are dangerous - i'm now looking at cichlids in a more serious light... looks around the apt to see where a 55g might fit... __________________ 90g Reg - click to view pics on photobucket

02-28-2008, 08:24 PM	#12
Eraserhead I Rule You. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indy Age: 28 Posts: 86	Dangerous is right... I just put down on a deposit on a 175 gallon bowfront. $1000 for the whole setup, with dual sumps and everything. It's an over $4000 setup new!!! Whoooooooooo!!!!! __________________ *"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid."* - Dwight D. Eisenhower

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