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Advice on keeping Apistogramma and Pelvicachromis together.

sundragon

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Posted this in the beginners forum with no bites so I thought I'd try here - Hoping you have some experience with this...

I just found a source for some P. taeniatus "moliwe" (I wish I could find "Edea" in the States) and before I order, I'd like to know if they can co-habitate with Apistogramma.

The tank is 57 Gallons, 91 x 46 x 53, very heavily planted (foreground/midground is Staurogyne repens that's about 3-6cm tall.) 2 large pieces of drift wood 1 cave, one piece of driftwood has a cave like understructure.

I currently 5 apistos - 2 males and 3 females. For the most part no one beats each other up - Once in a while they chase, but no losses or frayed fins. The females tend to chase the males - which is kinda funny to watch.

The other inhabitants are a shoal of coral red pencil fish, a shoal of cardinal tetra, a few otos, and 2 cory sterbei. (not over populated)
 

Mike Wise

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The general consensus is that this is a very bad idea. South American and African (including West African) cichlids signal aggression and submission differently. Miscommunication can be lethal, especially if the Kribs decide to form a breeding bond.
 

sundragon

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The general consensus is that this is a very bad idea. South American and African (including West African) cichlids signal aggression and submission differently. Miscommunication can be lethal, especially if the Kribs decide to form a breeding bond.

So... What your saying is that I have the justification for another tank?!? Woohoo! I love this forum!!!
 

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