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WiseIves Enthusiast MbunaMbunaMbuna Posts: 237 Kudos: 180 Votes: 85 Registered: 24-Nov-2004	is it possible to have a single convict & a Red Tail or Rainbow shark together? By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher. Socrates- I happen to have become a philosopher
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	dont mix sharks, its just asking for trouble
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	but yes convicts will do fine with a single shark.........it wouldn't let me edit for some reason.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
WiseIves Enthusiast MbunaMbunaMbuna Posts: 237 Kudos: 180 Votes: 85 Registered: 24-Nov-2004	I'm not gonna mix the sharks, I just haven't decided if I should geta Rainbow or a RedTail Black shark to go w/ my convict. By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher. Socrates- I happen to have become a philosopher
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	Thats your call they are both great fish, the black shark stays smaller though depending on your tank size that could also decide which to go with.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
john.stone Banned Posts: 1600 Kudos: 2332 Votes: 18 Registered: 03-Apr-2003	To house these fish together (1 Shark and 1 Convict) you need a 55g aquarium or larger, but yes it is possible. On a more informational note... My Red Tailed Shark was kept with firemouths and she tormented them until they were her size, even still the chases were commonplace. Convicts grow very fast and might outgrow the shark and end up making it a snack. This is a very dangerous proposition and I wouldn't do it... It just doesn't look natural to have an asian cyprinid with a new world cichlid. Last edited by john.stone at 29-Nov-2004 03:31
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	yes its possible but why create problems when they can be easily avoided. Edit. I might have read it wrong but i thought you were telling him to put the 2 sharks together. Last edited by Azrael_Darkness at 28-Nov-2004 21:27
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
ghostfish Hobbyist Posts: 101 Kudos: 79 Votes: 4 Registered: 23-Nov-2004	They should be fine in the tank together. the convict may chase the shark from his territory at times but it is usually harmless.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
PJ Big Fish Posts: 492 Kudos: 427 Votes: 326 Registered: 19-Aug-2004	[font color="#000080"]Yes, it is possible. But a 55g at least would be needed. I don't really like the idea, but it's your tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	I think that would be fine. Both Rainbow Sharks and Red Tail Black Sharks get the same size, around 6 inches or slightly longer. With the wicked nasty personality of these sharks I wouldnt worry for its safety. Convicts are not that tough. I think you would be just fine. The Rainbow Shark will be more aggressive and Albino ones are super nice looking when they are full grown! Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
viciouschiapet Fish Addict Posts: 651 Kudos: 77 Votes: 15 Registered: 25-Jan-2003	everything i've heard and read and experienced says that the rtb will be more aggressive than the rainbow! Personally, i like the high contrast look of rtb's so i favor them anyway =} The pottery that growls!
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