festaedan
potamotrygon fan
This morning I finished setting up my 29 and I was wondering what to stock it with. I'd wan't to breed it and I would like it to be a sa or ca cichlid but I'm willing to try something new.
stocking suggestions
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mchambers
Former CCA member
It would have to be a dwarf cichlid. You could have a pair of Bolivian rams or a pair of Rainbow cichlids.
You also could try German blue rams or apistos, but they tend to be more finicky about water conditions.
You also could try German blue rams or apistos, but they tend to be more finicky about water conditions.
festaedan
potamotrygon fan
Would any thoricthys work? I was thinking of getting some passionus.
jonclark96
Past CCA President
A larger tank would be better for thorichthys. Might be okay when they are young, but it really isn't a lot of real estate for an adult pair.
festaedan
potamotrygon fan
I have a 55 they can go in when they are full grown.
dogofwar
CCA Members
How about some wild-type cons - I've got a bunch of different kids... Perfect for a 29g...
Matt
Matt
festaedan
potamotrygon fan
Would it be ok to put a festae or pearsi pair in a 55, then a 120 and a pair of salvini or bartoni in the 29 and if nesecary move them into the 55 once they are full grown?
jonclark96
Past CCA President
Daniel,
I think you would be looking at a lot of dead fish if you go down that path. Festae, bartoni, and salvani are all on the high end of the aggression scale in my opinion. Buying fish without having a long term place to house them is risky (and I know, I am guilty myself). I think you would be better off getting fish to fit the tanks you have now. Salvani would do well in the 55. Just put them in there now and get your pearsei or festae or bartoni when you have the 120. For your 29, go with fish that can live in there for life. A cryptoheros pair, rainbow pair, or other dwarf cichlid would be a good choice. You could also look into some of the west african species available, as they would fit the bill as well.
I think you would be looking at a lot of dead fish if you go down that path. Festae, bartoni, and salvani are all on the high end of the aggression scale in my opinion. Buying fish without having a long term place to house them is risky (and I know, I am guilty myself). I think you would be better off getting fish to fit the tanks you have now. Salvani would do well in the 55. Just put them in there now and get your pearsei or festae or bartoni when you have the 120. For your 29, go with fish that can live in there for life. A cryptoheros pair, rainbow pair, or other dwarf cichlid would be a good choice. You could also look into some of the west african species available, as they would fit the bill as well.
festaedan
potamotrygon fan
I already have the 120, the only reason I can't put in some pearsi or festae is because the 120 currently has a 14 inch arowana who will be going to a new home in the coming months. And the festae is only 4 inches and the pearsi are 5 so I thought theyed be ok in a 55 for a little bit and the bartoni would only be 1 inch (I'd order them from coa in the group buy). But don't bartoni only max out at about 6-7 inches?
jonclark96
Past CCA President
Bartoni are killers. The group that Rusty Wessel has in his fishroom are in a 265 and a breeding pair kept all the other fish (including a group of 12"+ frontosa) pinned in the upper corner of the tank. A 55 will simply end up in a dead female eventually.
festaedan
potamotrygon fan
so bartoni are out of the question, would balzani be fine in a 55?
blkmjk
Members
The Convicts that Matt has at his disposal are awesome. I highly recommend them for a 29. I have some mixed in some of my big boy tanks and I am loving it! The lake Grenada are the best looking so far and they don't take crap from anyone! Think they are going to spawn soon as well!
Drew
blkmjk
Members
Well the problem with sticking these fish together is that one day they are fine...Then you come home and find your prize fish dead...if your ok with that risk then put what ever you want together. Yes small bartoni will be ok in a 29 gallon tank for a while. How long??? Anybody's guess??? How long before losses,due to aggression??? You'll find that you will have to learn the hard way. I did. With cichlids all of the good advice in the world can't stop all of the losses you will have in your fish keeping days. Point is purchase wisely. And more important stock wisely. Your fish are depending on you. good luck and keep us updated on what ever you decide please...
Drew
zackcrack00
Members
Well, this is totally going off on a limb here, but what about African Butterflyfish? You could do a REALLY awesome species tank and breed them. Here is a link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freshwater_butterflyfish
Aren't they awesome??!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freshwater_butterflyfish
Aren't they awesome??!!
festaedan
potamotrygon fan
They're great but I've never bred non cichlids before.
Jmty
Members
domestic violence hmm
Becca
Members
Dicrossus... Jeff Michels had pairs, last I checked (http://aquaticclarity.com/). He also tends to have lots and lots of dwarf cichlids 
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You could also try Badis badis (if you can find females), which were once thought to be cichlids, or any of the several Dario species that Rachel has available regularly.
If you like cichlids, and fish with a bit of attitude, any of the smaller varieties of Ctenopoma would fit the bill, too. They are a labyrinth fish found in Africa.
.You could also try Badis badis (if you can find females), which were once thought to be cichlids, or any of the several Dario species that Rachel has available regularly.
If you like cichlids, and fish with a bit of attitude, any of the smaller varieties of Ctenopoma would fit the bill, too. They are a labyrinth fish found in Africa.
