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Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	I saw this fish for sale and I believe it said Aulonocara "German Red". Im not sure if its some sort of ram or what. Any info on this fish would be great. Thanks! Andrew
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	It is a type of peacock cichlid. The males are very attractive fish, with the females being a drab brown. And they grow to about 5 inches. HTH... And as such, I have moved this to the cichlid forum so as to get seen by more people that care for these fish. _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	Thanks wasn't even sure it was a cichlid. Will these fish fight get along with other SA fish like convicts? just curious -Andrew
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	would not suugest that you put it in with any SA/CA cichlid. it is an african from lake malawai. also convicts are central american Last edited by greenmonkey51 at 14-Dec-2004 15:47
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	Depends on the size of your tank. If it is 55 gal or larger I would say they will probably be OK. Other wise, I would not recomend trying it. FYI, these fish are Lake Malawi Africans. Their scientific name is Aulonocara maleri _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	Allright, so I have a 55 gallon tank. Occupants would be: 2 Convicts 1 Bolivian Ram (possibly) 1 Angel 1 Blue Gourami 6 Cories + 1-2 Peacocks Im ify on the Ram as the Convicts might get aggressive if they ever breed. I know ill definitely make more cover for the Cories. Otherwise would all those fish be compatible or should I trade in any of the above species at the LFS
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
just beginning Moderator Literature Nerd Posts: 1879 Kudos: 1380 Votes: 198 Registered: 17-Dec-2000	I don't think SA/CA cichlids should ever be mixed with rift lake Africans. The water requirements are very different, as are temperaments and body languages. The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. - Oscar Wilde
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	the convict are most likely going to kill everything else when they breed
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Dakafall Banned Posts: 218 Kudos: 224 Votes: 7 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	a friend of mine has a 75g tank: 1 Full grown male oscar 1 4" Female GT 1 3.5" Male GT 1 Male Johanni 1 Female Johanni 2 Sailfin plecos 2 Frontosa (yes i know that tank is HORRIBLY stocked, but the fish seem to do O.K. w/ each other)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
PJ Big Fish Posts: 492 Kudos: 427 Votes: 326 Registered: 19-Aug-2004	Dakafall, I would have to say that you friends tank is overstocked, Having two Fronts in a 75g alone would be bad enough I agree with just beginning that Africans and Americans should never be mixed.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	I wouldn't keep the german red peacock with any thing over aggressive. The couple I had before we really passive as peacocks go.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Think of it like this: African Fish and South American fish just dont speak the same language. Imagine being an speaker of an African Language, and having some Spanish speaking Fish come swimming over to you angry about something, and you have no idea what hes saying! What do you do?! This is exactly what happens. Fights break out, fish are injured, fish can die. Not a good plan. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	I catch what your saying, so basically they have different body temperments and communicate differently as far as fish go. I think ill leave out the peacocks. Ill probably get a seperate tank for the convicts also. thanks for the help! -Andrew
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02


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