mefishyguy

I was wondering, will a electric yellow Cichlid live peacefully with a Firemouth?

Thanks

Amanda

Nooo...Electric Yellows are an African cichlid...while Firemouths are American. They would not mix well.

harpua2002

Agreed. Not a good mix.

mefishyguy

What would Happpen?

Amanda

The Electric Yellow would probably kill the Firemouth.
Pluse they have VERY different water requirements & food requirements.

mefishyguy

Which one should I get? Fire Mouth or Electric Yellow

Amanda

Depends on the tank size....
And what else is in the tank

harpua2002

What size tank? Neither of these fish for a 10 or 20 gallon IMO. I'd say 30 gallons minimum for a firemouth and 55 gallons minimum for a group of yellow labs. Other mbuna could be kept with the labs in a 55.

mefishyguy

dang. never mind then lol, any cichlids that can go in a 10 gallon?

crazedACD

What about a pair of Blue Rams? They would do well by themselves in a 10g.

mefishyguy

abq dosent sell rams

Shawnie

there really are NO cichlids for a 10g tank...shell dwellers even need bigger IMO...how about a nice community tank?

mefishyguy

Thats what my 36 was gonna be XP

Meenu

would you consider making the 10 community and the bigger cichlids? Or maybe the big one community and do a puffer tank with the 10?

mefishyguy

Interesting

Nutter

I agree with Shawnie. No cichlids for a 10gal tank. They all need more room than a 10gal can offer. Go with a tropical community of Tetras or something like that. Or maybe a fighter.

mefishyguy

What about a few tigerbarbs (only)

Nutter

You really need at least 6 Tiger Barbs otherwise they will stress each other to death with thier constant attacks on each other. There are no hiding places in a tank that small so peacefull fish are really the only way to go. 6 Tiger Barbs would be overstocked in a 10g. Perhaps Cherry Barbs would be more suitable. You could have 5 of those in a 10g with no great problems. Even that is right on the stocking limit. Some small tetras would be more suitable.

Meenu

you should get a moderator to merge your threads since they both deal with stocking the 10 gallon, and at this point are dealing with the same question... you'll get more consistent responses.

edit: nutter's conclusion is the same as mine from your other thread, but his is more eloquent.

mefishyguy

Thanks, Just 1 last question, How Much do tiger barbs cost? my guess $3.50

Meenu

under 2 at mine...but their prices are really good.


http://fintique.home.texas.net/fintique%20update.htm

mefishyguy

Dang :O Thats Cheap!! lucky! lol

Nutter

Don't use your big words around me!! I had to look in the dictionary just to refresh myself on what it even means. I don't think anyone has ever said I "speak fluently & express my ideas vividly"!! I've been called colourful, but that's because of my tendency to swear too much. Never called eloquent! Very good, I needed a good laugh.

Meenu

I am lucky. They have the best prices, mostly know what they are talking about, mention the cycle on their website, keep their tanks and store clean, and the fish seem healthy.

Good to know I keep you on your toes.

Tbarb101

Um just to say ive had 4 tbarbs in a 10 gal that i accidently overstocked by a long shot and they do fine ive had them for 4 months know but thats just my opinion