2006-06-19 09:56:06 · 5 answers · asked by okiegirl 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
In a nutshell, no. New World cichlids like a lower pH and soft water while African cichlids like a high pH and brackish water. Some African cichlids (like yellow labidiochromis) or South Americans (e.g. Angel fish or Blue Rams) can be acclimated to the water parameters of a community tank and are more docile (as a rule) than others. Make sure you school them and offer a big tank with plentiful hiding places, plants, and rock work so territoriality doesn't become and issue. Your best bet would be to keep your species in an environment that replicates their natural state.
2006-06-19 13:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by emitabit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend it. Cichlids are naturally aggressive. I have a hard time keeping different species of Africans together. Check out the cichlid forum at http://www.cichlid-forum.com and post your question there.
2006-06-19 10:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by sandogtim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by "American & New World" you mean the cichlids typically known as South American (jack dempseys, oscars etc) then no!
2006-06-19 10:27:12 · answer #3 · answered by kendra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this website. www.kokosgoldfish.com It not only deals with goldies but has a tropical section on there as well. there are quite a few people on there that own chiclids and who could give you good advice. It is free to ask questions of the mods and join as well. The mods on there have been keeping fish for years and are pretty knowledgable
2006-06-19 10:11:59 · answer #4 · answered by stlceltic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm...sounds fishy.
2006-06-19 10:21:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋