dwarf cichlids in a Community tank?!?

Question

Hey, got a question in need of an answer..

Tank Info:
I currently have a 29 gallon community tank. Tank has lots of hiding places, caves, driftwood and some plants (will add more plants in the future)
w/
2 large sailfin mollies
3 cherry barbs
1 corydora (plan to get 1-2 more)
1 clown pleco

Now for my next group of fish i am wondering on who to get...

I was thinking maybe some swordtails but then again want something more "special" and this is where the dwarf cichlids come in. Would rams (bolivian/blue) or kribs be okay in tank with the other fish? (better yet will the other fish be okay with the ram/krib in it)
I recently had some young albino paradise fish and they were just crazy, being greedy with the food, chasing each other and the molly so i decided to give them back. Would the ram/krib be as "aggressive" as the paradise fish?

Thank you with the answers given so far..
During the wait i actually did more research on the kribs and seems like they are a better pick for my tank.

And as far as the kribs eating any of the mollie fry, I guess thats okay. I will either try and catch them as they come or just better luck with the next batch..

Answer 1

The kribs would be a much better choice than the rams, they are hardy and fairly colorful. If you end up with a pair, they will even spawn in a community tank for you. More plants are a good idea for them. They are riverine cichlids and are used to plants.

The rams are a little too shy and delicate for a community tank. Plus they like their water a little on the soft side with a low pH. The kribs will do fine in tap water. Mine have never failed to spawn in regular tap water.

Just be sure to keep doing your weekly 30% water changes and they will get along fine with your other fish. The cory may take a while to realize where their territory is, but he will get the message soon. Cichlids and corys are both bottom dwellers but the cichlids are territorial and will chase the cory out of their area. The pleco is armored and will not be bothered by their nips.

Answer 2

Mixin cichlids of any sorts can be a gamble. Anyone who houses large and small cichlids are prepared to deal with this concept. I've had Apistogramma and Krabinsis in community aquariums. Both are fun fish and very beautiful. I definitely would set a 20 gallon long up with a hollow log or rock for the new dwarf. Apistogramma will be shy at first taking a couple of days to come out. Krabinsis get straight mean when breeding and will wreak havock in a 20 gallon community. I think you'll be fine. Apistogramma and Ram can be a sincitive fish and require stable water peramiters and good to excellent water conditions. I think you can do it though! Just set up the decore with hidding places. Plants (plastic or real), a few that go to the top of the water. A rock or to for hidding, and perhaps a cave to call home. Have fun!

Answer 3

Either one would be fine in your tank, but will most likely eat any fry you mollies have. I would recommend the kirbs they are much hardier and tend to do better over all than the rams. Rams can be difficult to keep if everything (water parameter wise) is not exactly to there liking.