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Ok, im strarting to get my stocking list up and almost ready, here it is so far, well what i want

1 Butterfly fish (in tank atm)
8 Rummynose
1 RTBS
2 Electric Yellows
2 Bolivian Rams

Now, im hoping all of these can sort of go together. I'm a bit worried about the rummynose's though, will they get eaten by the butterfly fish, or are they a little too big for them.

Kinda new at the whole cichlid scene, so i don't know if they will suit the other tank mates.

Also i want 1 centrepiece cichlid as well. And maybe that should be it for the stocking list, unless i can squeeze in a couple of other fish??

oh yeah im also running a 1200lph filter, aqua one CF1200 to be exact for my 55gal tank.

cheers guys/girls

The Tetras might be at risk with the Electric Yellows. It is my understanding that African Cichlids need to be kept in a species only tank. If I am wrong, I am sure that one of the more experienced cichlid keepers on fp will correct me and help you out with more accurate information.

In theory this sounds like a wonderful tank, but in actuality, I'm afraid:

The rummynose are going to become lunch to the electric yellows and butterfly fish.

Also the water parameters of the [link=butterfly fish]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/butterfly.xml" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] are different than the water parameters of the [link=Electric Yellow]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/electricyellow.xml" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] in pH alone they differ greatly I'm sorry to say...Also the pH required for the [link=Bolivian Rams]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/bolivian.xml" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] is different than the other two...

Like I said it would make for an awesome looking tank, but it just wouldn'twork sad to say...

Since you already have the Butterfly fish, why not ask what else you could safely put in the tank with it? I'm sure someone can help with that...Best of luck, heidi michelle


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I don't think that it will work & the Rummies will be chased alot. You have fish from 3 different continents & so, different waters.


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hmmmmmmm this makes things difficult, so what im looking for are fish that will be alright with the butterfly fish?

i wouldn't have a clue whats compatitable with them.

I would say your stock list is fine, with the exception of the Electric Yellows.
African Cichlids should not be kept with your other fish.
The rummynose are not at risk from the African Butterfly fish because rummys are not top swimming fish.
I would suggest dropping the Yellows and going for something more suited to your tank- A south american or Asian fish- something that tolerates soft water and low ph, as your other choices are that, except for the AB fish- but I have heard they are very tolerant of soft water.
You could keep the choices you have, and then add a centerpeice like a Gourami, a pair Angelfish, or even a pair of Discus, or a small group of some type of Rainbowfish.



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hmmmmmmm decisions, decisions, well i really want my RTBS and rummy's, im open for any other suggestions. So yeah, im pretty much out of ideas, so i can't really get cichlids hey. This is so hard this time around for some reason, maybe because i want harder fish to look after ect.

i was thinking of getting some clown loaches but they get quite big, and i would rather more then less fish in there. So i really want a couple of schools, 1RTBS and a centrepiece or two.

Bolivian Rams are cichlids you know...
How about some other south american cichlids?
Blue Rams, Appistograma Borelli, Cockatoo Apisto?
What about a Firemouth? They are awfully cool and would be great in your tank, you could even do a pair.
You have lots of choice, just not in African fish.
Clown Loaches do get too large for your tank- they need a 125g tank.
You could get Queen Loaches- I often consider them a "small tank clown loach" they are lovely, sometimes sleep upside down, and are wonderfully personable and love a nice size school. You could put 6 in there and it would be awesome.
Dont give up yet! There are tons of fish available to you!

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yea i knew the bolivian rams were cichlids, but i just didnt want a pair of one species so yeah.

Thanks for the suggestions ill look around to see if i have any of them available around where i live

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