Is it possible to get several breeding pairs of different species (cichlids, such as Kribensis, Angelfish, and Rams) in a 58 gallon aquarium? I've bred Kribensis before, but I don't know if there is enough room in a 58 gallon to have those three species together.
2007-07-17 04:58:50 · 5 answers · asked by Paso Fino horse lover 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
I can't buy a bigger tank--what I have I will work with--I was just curious. If my tank is too small for three breeding pairs, would it be possible to get two in?
2007-07-17 05:05:17 · update #1
Except for the kribs, yes. They would just be too territorial at breedig time for the others to be safe. I also wouldn't expect too much success in keeping eggs in the tank you outlined in your last question, too many of those fish will try to grab eggs and eventually succeed. Some will make it though from time to time.
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2007-07-17 05:10:43 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to go with Rams and Angels. This way you a have a nice mix of bottom and mid water dwellers, so they won't get in each others way. Your tank is big enough for a pair of Angels and a couple pairs of Rams if you set it up right. Don't mix Kribs with Rams, they're much stronger and more aggressive.
The trick to keeping breeding pairs in groups, or with community fish, is to take care of the egg problem. No eggs to guard, much less hostility. You can accomplish this by putting an egg predator in the tank (nocturnal catfish work well). If you feel a need to breed then it obviously won't work, but if you don't mind leaving the breeding to the breeders it will really help. This is how I'm able to keep my Nicaraguenses pair with all sorts of community fish that wouldn't otherwise work.
2007-07-17 12:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible to house them together. But to breed them and raise the youngs successfully may be another story. When breeding cichlids it is best to keep them on heir own breeding tank, to insure a higher rate of success. Although there are accounts of success of breeding them in a community environment, but the yield is less than if you would breed them on their own tanks.
2007-07-17 12:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by aquamac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be safe and have at least a 100 gallon tank
2007-07-17 12:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say yes, that is alot of water. Hope that they get along.
2007-07-17 12:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by nancy_marzola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋