What fish can live with Mbuna cichlids?

For instance, mbuna and peacock cichlids will do well together since they both come from Lake Malawi in the east coast of Africa….The fish include:

• Murray river rainbowfish.
• Salmon red rainbowfish.
• Red eyed tetra.
• Giant danios.

Can African cichlids breed with other cichlids?

Almost any Central American cichlid will hybridize with any other. Many of the mbuna (rock dwelling cichlids from Lake Malawi) will hybridize with each other. I have even heard of a mouthbrooder hybridizing with a substrate-spawning cichlid. So, hybridization is not rare.

Can you mix African and New World cichlids?

When mixing different species of cichlids, try to purchase juveniles so they accept each other as they grow and mature. Hobbyists sometimes mix New World cichlids with those from Africa, and while this can work, case by case compatibility is difficult to predict.

Can you mix African cichlids from different lakes?

Start by only mixing cichlids of a similar size because you don’t want them to eat each other. The world’s largest and smallest cichlid come from Lake Tanganyika in Africa’s Great Rift Valley, so their water conditions are the same. Mix cichlids at least two-thirds the size of their tank mates to ensure survival.

Is it easy to breed African cichlids?

Cichlids are one of the largest family of freshwater fishes, containing over 2,000 different species. Not only are these fish colorful and entertaining, but they are also relatively easy to breed in captivity – some breed readily with little to no effort on the part of the aquarium hobbyist!

Can African cichlids breed with South American cichlids?

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. Species that work best together are small fish from the same area.

Can I mix Oscar with African cichlids?

Put simply, African Cichlids and Oscar fish just need different things. It is because of this that Oscars, being fish that need the relative stability of soft water, will not combine well with African Cichlids even in giant aquariums that would help alleviate the issue of aggression.

What other species can a cichlid live with?

African cichlids encompass the largest genus of the cichlid family, with well over 100 species. Male and female African cichlids will live well together in the same tank; they’ll do well also with other territorial fish such as green spotted puffers and Leopard ctenopomas. Catfish also make ideal tank mates and will aid in keeping your tank clean.

What are good tankmates with African cichlids?

The spotted Raphael catfish, hifin catfish, upside down catfish, ocellifer catfish and spotted catfish are all suitable as tankmates for African cichlids.

Are cichlids and angelfish compatible?

Some large cichlids are not compatible tank mates of angelfish as they can become aggressive and hurt them. Smaller cichlids are good tank mates, but Oscars and some other larger family members tend to be incompatible with angelfish. You can keep your angelfish with several cichlids, and you have to make the right choice when picking them.