can you put an angle fish with chiclads if there is a tank divider?

Answer 1

You sure can, the whole point of the divider is to keep them from each other, which means no matter what, no physical damage can be done. Cichlids require a lot of room relative to their size, so make sure you tank is big enough to do this.

What you need to keep in mind is that cichlids are naturally territorial and not impressed by the invasion of their turf by other cichlids. They also have excellent vision and senses. If the fish are uncomfortable with each others presence even with a divider, easily told by how they act, then this will raise the stress levels of the fish. The most immediate physical symptom of stress for a fish is a breakdown of the immune system, which makes them vulnerable to illness. So pay attention to their behaviour and intervene if you feel it necessary.

Answer 2

I've had a 4" Parrot fish (chiclad) in with a 4" Angel fish for 6 months without a barrier and, aside from an occasional head butt by the Parrot, they get along OK. The Angel still has all it's nice fins.

Answer 3

Angel fish and cichlids can do well together, especially with a tank divider. They are both from the same "family" of fish so have similar aggressive tendencies. If you remove the barrier, your angel fish may lose some of their pretty fins, but should otherwise be okay with the cichlids.

Answer 4

Angel fish are cichlids, but they do not do well with many other south American ciclids because of the territorial nature. They are considered "peaceful" but more territorial then say a ram or a kreb or a discus.

You could try them in a tank with other peaceful south americans, but unless it is a big tank with lots of plants and hiding spaces, I wouldn't expect anything good.

If you REALLY want to do that, try it with keyholes, dwarfs and maybe even risk it with discus. Ahh, don't try to keep discus unless you have like 5 plus years of successful fish keeping under your belt.

Angels are better in a male/female pair with a couple of schools of short finned tetras.

Answer 5

Angelfish are cichlids. What kind did you want to put with them? Africans have very different water requirements than South Americans like angelfish.

Answer 6

Because the temps/phs are all the shame you should be able to.

Answer 7

yes