Revamped fish list: Compatibility?

Question

I have revamped my fish list for my 58 gallon aquarium that is currently cycling. Would these fish be compatible with eachother: Angelfish, Blue Rams, Kribensis, Rainbowfish, Yo-Yo Loaches, Corys, Keyhole Cichlids, and Golden-Eyed Dwarf Cichlids? I've never been able to find the last breed of fish, but I absolutely love them, so does anyone know where to find them? Are there any fish breeds in my list that I should take out? How many fish of each breed should I get (would I be able to get anything to breed?....I've bred Kribs before). I have had fish for over 13 years and I know a lot of info about fish, but I haven't worked with any of these fish (besides Kribs and the loaches/corys) and I would just like to know what experiences other people have had with these fish and their interactions with other fish in a community aquarium. Thanks!

Also, my pH is around 7.4--will these fish be ok?

I was told that rainbowfish would do well with cichlids....and Angelfish are cichlids...

Answer 1

The problem I see are too many territoral cichlids at the bottom of the tank. Rams, Keyholes and especially The golden eyed Dwarfs are quite passive, but need some space. As I'm sure you are aware, Angels can get territorial and Kribs are flat out mean especially if they breed or even form a terrotiry (which any male is bound to do eventually). Add to that you have two other bottom dwelling fish mixing things up and you would end up with some dead fish before too long, the rams and Golden eyed Dwarfs would be the first to go.

I would suggest remixing the tank to get a few more of the fish up off the bottom and not claiming territories. Try removing the Angels and kribs and replacing them with more peacefull mid water to upper water fishes such as Congo tetras, Penguin tetras (well, really any smaller to mid sized tetra) or some killifish or hatchet fish. That will alow the Keyholes, Rams and Dwarfs the space they need in the bottom of the tank. I would also suggest restricting the numbers of the corys and yo-yo's to prevent bothering the smaller cichlids.

In my opinion, the Keyholes and Dwarfs are good community tank fish provided they have some space. If they get crowded, they start acting more like typical cichlids and get pushy and defensive so be sure they have plenty of room. Rams are so small and peaceful that they don;t get pushy when crowded, they just stress out and die, so they need space as well. Loads of caves, rocks and other hiding places will be needed for all of them to feel comfortable.

Even with these adjustments you might still have space and territory issues, that will depend on the individual fish involved and which are breeding at what times. For additional insurance against problems, I would consider replacing the keyholes with some apistogrammas.

A pH of 7.4 would be just fine for all of the fish on your original list as well as all those I mentioned as potential considerations.

ADDITION: The rainbows will be fine with the cichlids you have mentioned, they are fast enough to stay out of the way :)

MM

Answer 2

angelfish and rainbow fish are good
angelfish and loaches are good
angelfish and corys are good
angelfish and cichlids aren't too good
rainbowfish and cichlids not good
rainbowfish and corys are good
cichlids not good with rainbowfish
rainbowfish and loaches good

i can look up the rest online but remember that compatibility isn't always guranteed
u can have tough fish become softies or vice versa

Answer 3

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