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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| Blue Acara or Firemouth?
Which of these do you think would do best with 2 Oscars and a Jewel Cichlid? Or any other suggestions of smaller Cichlids that would do ok would be appreciated. Not Convicts though, can't get them anywhere  | 
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Firemouths are supposed to be very laid back. Acaras are supposed to be a little more aggressive, so I'd go that route. | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| Yeah I heard the Firemouths can be a bit of a wimp. The Jewels swimming round like he owns the place now, the Oscars don't even bother with him because he doesn't back down. So maybe something else with some guts would be a good idea? | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Yeah, a blue acara maybe. Now I'm going to sit here & look up cichlids.  | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Did you say whether or not you had access to Severums? Uaru Cichlids are listed as only semi-aggressive, but they get to be 8 - 10 in. | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| Yeah, I can get green or gold. I was thinking they might get a bit big though? | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Golds are supposed to stay smaller, at least that's what I have read in some places. | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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February 2nd, 2009
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| Theres a really nice Gold one at the LFS. I nearly got him instead of the Jewel, he's about 3 inchs at the moment. | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| That would work out, I should think. The Jewel, Gold Severum & then Oscars. Cichlids of different size, and colors. And they can all stand up to eachother. | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| Yeah that sounds pretty good. I think I'll go for that! Thanks Amanda! | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| This is fun, researching & thinking of compatible tank mates. | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| Hi, I have 2 baby Gold Severums and they get up to about 8 inches full grown. The like to hide. The bigger one chases the smaller one around when there is food present, lol. But other then that they are a peaceful cichlid. But I've read that they are considered to be peaceful and semi-aggressive, maybe semi-aggressive when feeding. But they are sure cute little guys! Good luck on your decision! 
Oh and my 2 cents is Jewels are aggressive and not sure if a good idea to put a severum in there since they are not that aggressive! | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| Thanks! The Jewel is the most aggressive fish in the tank, but also the smallest, whereas the Oscars aren't really aggressive, they just try and eat anything they think they can! So something in the middle might well work. | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Goody  Thanks! The Jewel is the most aggressive fish in the tank, but also the smallest, whereas the Oscars aren't really aggressive, they just try and eat anything they think they can! So something in the middle might well work. |
I had 2 Jewels awhile back and one killed the other!!!  They sure are a nice lookin fish though. | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| Hers a few pics of the tank. Theres a lot of space and hiding places for territory to be established. | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Is that real wood? If it is, how did you ever manage to clean it for the tank?! | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| Yeah it's real wood! It took a tin bath, gas burner and a LOT of water! | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| Love your pics!!!  | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Goody Yeah it's real wood! It took a tin bath, gas burner and a LOT of water! | Wow....
Is that driftwood? Or just branches that you cured? | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| Driftwood that I found on the sandflats down at the local esturary. It took a LOT of prep! It been in the tank about 5 weeks now, and is still leaching a bit of tannins, but it's actually given the water a nice colour that goes well with the Cichlids, makes it look more natural. | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| Yeah, it looks great!
Driftwood is sooo expensive, I wish I could find some around me. | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| Yeah I know! It was like $60 at my LFS for a tiny piece! | |
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February 2nd, 2009
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| I'm looking online to see if I can find any cheaper pieces, but wow. Who would have thought driftwood would be so expensive? | |
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