Are South American cichlids less aggressive?

South American cichlids can reach from 1 inch up to 24 inches and come in many shapes and sizes. They are also the least aggressive among all cichlids.

Are South American or African cichlids more aggressive?

African and South American Cichlids mainly differ in their geographic distribution and their social behavior. African Cichlids are more aggressive. In contrast, South American Cichlids are of a friendly type.

Can angel fish live with South American cichlids?

Angelfish are a relatively peaceful species so they are best kept with species that have a similar temperament. Even small cichlids like rams, Krib’s cichlids and keyholes can cohabitate peacefully with angelfish.

What fish can I keep with South American cichlids?

They should be placed together with peaceful fish like guppies, tetra, or Angelfish, avoiding territorial larger species such as larger cichlids, betta fish, or carnivorous fish.

Can you keep South American and African cichlids together?

If you are keeping multiple species don’t mix African with South American. They have evolved on two different continents; their immune systems are very different. When kept together, one species can make the other sick.

Can I keep African and American cichlids together?

So there you have it guys, technically you’re not supposed to mix African Cichlids with American Cichlids, but you can twist the rules sometimes and make some exceptions. My tank is not the first tank to do it either, I’ve seen plenty out there with some crazy mixes that technically shouldn’t work but somehow they do.

What type of cichlids stay small?

Neolamprologus multifasciatus are the smallest cichlids and the easiest to keep if you have limited space but still want to experience fascinating cichlid behavior. These tiny shell dwellers live in colonies and are a joy to keep.