Can Red Tail Shark live with cichlids?
Yes, a single Red Tail Shark can live in a Cichlid community tank. In fact, the fish can often be seen inside a mixed Cichlid tank. That makes them good companions for the Cichlids as they can take any aggression dished out to them by the bigger fish.
Can I put clown loaches with cichlids?
For the most part, clown loaches are lovers not fighters. They might tussle with each other a bit, but for the most part, they’re very peaceful fish. Don’t try to put them with highly aggressive fish like jaguar cichlids, red devils, Jack Dempseys, jewel cichlids, etc.
Can angelfish be kept with African cichlids?
African cichlids and angelfish can get along, but it is not without careful research and consideration. Make sure to choose species of African cichlid that are not very aggressive, as they can and will harass your angelfish, which are a semi-aggressive species.
What is an ACEI fish?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pseudotropheus sp. “acei” (also known as yellow-tail acei) is a Mbuna cichlid from Lake Malawi that grows to around 7 in (18 cm) in length. Although known for many years, it has not been formally described.
What fish can I put with an ACEI cichlid?
Specific haps and peacock cichlids can be combined with the acei cichlid provided they are not very large, and the acei cichlid is not being violent. They can also be housed with fast semi-aggressive fish such as rainbow cichlids and tiger barbs, but it may not be the ideal choice since there is a difference in the water chemistry for both.
How did the ACEI get its name?
It gets its common name from its blue body and yellow tail. Originally discovered in 1922 by Regan, the acei was originally believe to be a Pseudotropheus, but was later changed to Gephyrochromis and then back again. It prefers the sandy and rock filled shoreline where sunken logs are easily accessed.
What is a yellow tail cichlid?
Pseudotropheus sp. acei (also known as yellow-tail acei) is a Mbuna cichlid from Lake Malawi that grows to around 7 in (18 cm) in length. Although known for many years, it has not been formally described.
