Can I put baby cichlids in a community tank?
Can I put baby cichlids in a community tank?
Once your cichlids grow to about two inches in length, you may consider it safe to introduce a few of them into your community tank, without overcrowding the tank, or sell them to other aquarists to further support your hobby.
How big do Lake Tanganyika cichlids get?
They range from the diminutive Neolamprologus multifasciatus at 3cm/1.2” in length to the 90cm/35” Boulengerochromis microlepis — which is the world’s largest cichlid. Despite variations in size, many species reach less than 20cm/7.8” in length, making them great aquarium subjects.
What fish can go with shell dwellers?
While they can’t be kept with other bottom-dwelling species such as catfish or loaches, shell dwellers get along fine with species that stay at the surface far away from their precious shells. Small livebearers such as Endler guppies or platinum halfbeaks for example would make ideal companions.
What do you feed tanganyikan cichlids?
They will spend most of their time inspecting the thick carpet of algae in Lake Tanganyika. However, they feed on small crabs and other types of “beetles” found among algae. They are therefore carnivores and must be provided with carnivorous food in the aquarium.
Will any fry survive community tank?
Without your intervention, there might be several Cichlid fry that survive in a tank that has enough hiding spaces for them such as rocks, driftwood, or decor. But community tanks without any places for the fry will barely have any babies left because the adults, including the parents, might eat them.
Will cichlids eat baby cichlids?
Unlike the majority of fish, who will happily eat their babies, male and female jewel cichlids team up to take care of their fry. However, it’s not just as simple as leaving the parents to take care of the fry and hoping for the best. By helping them out a little, you can ensure that at least some of the fry survive.
Are tanganyikan cichlids aggressive?
Tanganyika cichlids can express a lot of aggression towards each other as well as towards other species. There is however several ways of reducing the amount of fighting and make the more submissive fishes feel less stressed in the aquarium. Always keep your Tanganyika aquarium well filled with plenty of fish.
What fish can live with Frontosa?
Some good tank mates for Cyphotilapia frontosa include:
- Haplochromis cichlids.
- Peacock cichlids.
- Synodontis catfish.
- Large Plecostomus catfish.
- Clown Loaches.
Will guppies eat platy fry?
Omnia mutantur nihil interit. Fish are opportunistic eaters so the answer to your question is: Yes. But no worries, If your tank has good cover some of the guppy fry [& There WILL be more guppy fry lol] will survive. Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.
How do you keep fry in a community tank?
How to Raise Baby Fish Fry in Your Aquarium
- Protect the Eggs from the Parents. Many fish do not show any parental care towards their offspring and will happily eat their own eggs that they just laid a few seconds ago.
- Remove the Fry.
- Provide Lots of Cover.
- Keep Good Water Quality.
- Feed Tiny Foods Multiple Times a Day.