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	Suitable Tankmates for a Melanochromis Auratus
LuckyElliott Small Fry Posts: 2 Kudos: 1 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Feb-2008	I recently gave away my assortment of African Cichlids but could not part ways with my male Auratus. (I've had him for 4 years, he's my little buddy). Would it be alright to introduce American Cichlids into his 55 gallon home? Preferably, a Managuense and a breeding pair of Convicts. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Posted 21-Feb-2008 04:42
desiredusername Enthusiast Posts: 182 Kudos: 99 Votes: 36 Registered: 26-Sep-2006	A jag needs a much bigger tank than a 55g by itself, they can grow to 18 inches and a 55 is only 13 inches wide. A breeding pair of convicts would try kill any other fish of similar size in "their" tank, so having the with the Auratus probably isnt a good idea For an american cichlid 55 what about an oscar, or a pair of jack dempseys(this is what i am about to do)
Posted 21-Feb-2008 11:50
Mez Ultimate Fish Guru Asian Hardfeather Enthusiast Posts: 3300 Votes: 162 Registered: 23-Feb-2001	Nope. pH values are too different. As you probably (hopefully..) are aware auratus are african rift lake cichlids requiring a high pH like lake Malawi.
Posted 22-Feb-2008 01:22
toxic69 Small Fry Posts: 6 Kudos: 4 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Feb-2008	if you didnt want more cichlids why not try a school of fish that will use the upper part of the tank leaving the bottom for the auratus.I would not add a breeding pair of convicts to any tank unless you like seeing all the other fish pinned in the top corner of the tank by the male convict.
Posted 25-Feb-2008 15:52


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