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Old October 28th, 2009  
bsm
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keyhole

what kind of fish can i put with a keyhole
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Old October 29th, 2009  
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Pretty much anything too large to be eaten that won't beat up the keyhole. Larger cichlids are likely to be a bit too aggressive, Ram's or curviceps wwould mix well enough. If you weren't in Canada I could hook you up with some really cool dwarf chanchito's that would work too.
Otherwise, schooling fish like tetras or rasboras, rosy barbs, etc. should work too.
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Old October 29th, 2009  
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It really depends on your tank size. I have had my keyholes for 2 years and have had much success keeping them with several species of fish. Here's what mine have done well with:

Angels
Cories
Plecos
Severum
Blue Acara
Bolivian Rams
Various Apistogrammas
Tetras
Rainbowfish
Festivum

They are a very versatile fish. What size tank are you planning to keep them in and what kinds of fish are you interested in?
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Old October 29th, 2009  
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If you want to stick with american cichlids look at the apistos as Toddnbecka mentioned. You could also look into Archocentrus Spilurus, sorry I don't know the common name but think it is Jade Eye Cichlid. Then onto Laetacara Curviceps, (Flag Cichlid) & Nannacara Anomala, (Golden Dwarf Acara). If your not fussy where they are from you could also have a look at some of the species of Pelvicachromis or perhaps Anomalochromis Thomasi, (African Butterfly Cichlid). Then you could move onto the tetras etc that Toddnbecka also mentioned. Dont go for the torpedo shaped fish, like Neons as they may be a bit too much of a temptation for the Keyhole to resist chewing on. Go for the more disc shaped tetras like Black Widows or Lemon Tetras. Almost any community fish that is large enough not to be swallowed or the wrong shape to be swallowed & shares the same water requirements will fit in with a Keyhole.
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Old October 29th, 2009  
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Hello BSM. Welcome to Fish Lore. Seems others have you covered with stocking ideas. I hope you enjoy the site.
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Old October 29th, 2009  
bsm
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thank for all your help
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