russy pelican
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Originally Posted by sepulatian
Yes, it is a Malawian cichlid, and we can't think of the species either, but he has one and I have had them (that particular species). They mix just fine with central species such as oscars. You would be very surprised how well they mix. They are not picky or in need of anything specific at all. Oscars are plenty mean enough to handle this little 2 1/2" max bully. Don't worry.
I am aware that can "can" mix fine with larger Central American cichlids, just pointing out that it's not ideal. One does best in a pH at or slightly below neutral (7.0) and in soft water (such as the Amazion river and it's tributaries), and the other thrives in hard, alkaline water (8.2-8.4) . The diets are completely different as well. Most of the mbuna from the rift lakes feed largely on algae. And Mbuna typically take territorial behavior to another level.
They don't always mix well, as is evidenced by his quote: "that little blue devil either but I am almost ready to flush him LOL he is a living nightmare to the rest of the tank. even the oscars stay away from HIS side of the tank and they could EAT HIM!!"
I've kept cichlids for over 20 years, and have found that they simply do best when kept in the proper environments. And you can't have the proper environment for both simultaneously. Not getting on a soapbox here, just trying to help.
Yes, it is a Malawian cichlid, and we can't think of the species either, but he has one and I have had them (that particular species). They mix just fine with central species such as oscars. You would be very surprised how well they mix. They are not picky or in need of anything specific at all. Oscars are plenty mean enough to handle this little 2 1/2" max bully. Don't worry.
I am aware that can "can" mix fine with larger Central American cichlids, just pointing out that it's not ideal. One does best in a pH at or slightly below neutral (7.0) and in soft water (such as the Amazion river and it's tributaries), and the other thrives in hard, alkaline water (8.2-8.4) . The diets are completely different as well. Most of the mbuna from the rift lakes feed largely on algae. And Mbuna typically take territorial behavior to another level.
They don't always mix well, as is evidenced by his quote: "that little blue devil either but I am almost ready to flush him LOL he is a living nightmare to the rest of the tank. even the oscars stay away from HIS side of the tank and they could EAT HIM!!"
I've kept cichlids for over 20 years, and have found that they simply do best when kept in the proper environments. And you can't have the proper environment for both simultaneously. Not getting on a soapbox here, just trying to help.
