Cichilds are like Oscars they will eat anything in the tank ? Right?

Question

or what would you consider a good tank mate ?

like the F1 MALAWI DOLPINS AFRICAN CICHILD.

because i have a graummi and 2 tiger barbs now in a 55gl tank

Answer 1

It depends on what cichlids you are referring to. And, Oscars don't eat everything, I have two Oscars and they live with many other fish and get along fine. Oscars are not as aggressive as their reputation, but they can be territorial.

Edit: I would not keep a African cichlid with any fish other than other Africans. African cichlids are a very aggressive fish and have a tendency to pick on fish that aren't as aggressive as they are. Also they have unique water needs (pH levels) that is not suitable for the other fish you are talking about. They are not to far off and will adapt to lower pH's and the other fish can adapt to a higher one, but to best simulate a natural environment you should try to keep the pH around where it is recommended.

As far as feeding Africans, they need a plant based food/diet. They can get a disorder called Malawi bloat if fed a high protein diet because their livers can't metabolize all the protein and they shut down.

Answer 2

The fish you are talking about will get sick and die (a disease called Malawi Bloat) if they are fed a meaty diet.like the ones that Oscars thrive on. By the way Cichlids are an entire family of fishes,Oscars being one,and your Blue Dolphins another. There are African Rift Lake Cichlids,African Riverine Cichlids,South American Cichlids,Central American Cichlids,North American Cichlids,Dwarf Cichlids from all over the World,and one or two species of Cichlids that live in salt water.
You really should get a book or two and learn a little about your fish before you purchase them.

Answer 3

depending what fish u have in tank
malawi cichlids need a lot of vegetable matter in their diet they wont eat other fish

Answer 4

Of course not! They don`t eat anything but I think Apple Snails do.