What goes well with convict cichlids?

Ideal tank mates for convict cichlids consists of robust similar sized fish. Such fish include T-Bar cichlids, Honduran red points, Green Terrors, Jewel cichlids, Salvini, Jack Dempsey, (Keep in mind as Dempseys outgrow the convicts territorial issues will become a problem.)

Can Pleco live with convicts?

But if you have a tank large enough for a common pleco, then these fish make great tank mates for convict cichlids. Common plecos grow more aggressive as they age, and while they can more than handle a convict cichlid, their behavior means these fish will rarely interact with each other.

Can convict cichlids live with Tetras?

Redeye Tetra Redeye Tetras are the smallest fish on this list of Convict Cichlid tank mates. However they are still large enough to go uneaten even by an adult male Convict and are fast enough to avoid aggression.

Can I keep Tiger barbs with convict cichlids?

Simply put, tiger barbs and cichlids are not compatible as tank mates. Whether the cichlids come from the Americas or Africa, they aren’t optimal for life alongside tiger barbs. Cichlids might behave truculently toward tiger barbs.

What to do when convict cichlids have babies?

They can be fed finely ground flake food, but best is newly hatched brine shrimp. Once the babies are swimming and eating on their own, remove the parents and let the babies grow. The parents can be placed into another aquarium, where they will commence spawning again.

Can 2 oscars live together?

Yes, you can easily keep two Oscar Fish in the same tank. For two Oscars, ideally, you should keep them in at least 75 gallon tank. If you are going to keep Juvenile Oscars then you can keep them in smaller tank. But as they grow bigger, eventually, you will have to keep them in a larger tank.

Where are Cynotilapia zebroides found in Lake Malawi?

The Afra Edwardi, Cynotilapia zebroides (Cobue) is a dwarf Lake Malawi Mbuna cichlid found in Cobwe’, Mozambique. In their Natural Habitat, Cynotilapia zebroides are found in the deeper to intermediate rocky regions and open waters of the lake.

How did the Cynotilapia dogtooth cichlid get its name?

This is unique to just this genus and is a distinction sets it apart from all the other Lake Malawi Mbunas. In fact, in the genus name Cynotilapia the term ‘Cyno’ means ‘dog’ in latin. From its species name are derived the common names Afra Cichlid, Red Top Afra, and White Top Afra.

How big does a Cynotilapia cichlid fish get?

The Cynotilapia fish have a velvet richness to their coloration, and are very much like a the Melanochromis genus in both size and appearance. Though not really dwarf cichlids, these are all small sized African cichlids with attractive patternings.

How big of a tank does an AFRA Edwardi need?

Afra Edwardi are maternal mouthbrooders that breed in mixed sex groups when they reach 2″ to 2 1/2″ in size. In an aquarium environment they can be bred in a tank as small as 15 to 20 gallons, but larger tanks give better results. For the best results, keep two males in a tank with 4 to 6 females.