Cichlids in community tank

Hi all, I would like to know if there are any other cichlids other thab bolivian rams, kribs, angels and gbr that can be kept in a community tank?

I currently have zebra danios, widow tetras, clown loaches, cories, rainbow boesman, gbr, bolivian ram.

What cichlids can be added with my fish?

If need be i can take out the danios and widow tetras.

I really like the bandit cichlid and there is another type, i will get them name tomorrow and post it.

My tank is plantes btw.

Thanks.

 

Oh and its a 250L setup.

Thanks.

 

Cleithacara Maronii (keyholes) are friendly, nice and can be kept in a group. Even more males won't be a problem. Or Laetacara Dorigera.

 

Hi, thanks for the info so far, what about bandit cichlids. What acaras can i get?

 

You can try eartheaters but they need a sand substrate,they don't do too well with aggressive fish and get fairly large.

 

@Reedfish I will remind you. Thanks

@DCWarHound I thought eartheaters are agro fish. I have nothing that is aggressive in my tank at this stage so maybe I can give that a go. I have very fine gravel in my tank. Are they plant safe?

 

Im just waiting for the lfs to pick up so I can get the name of the fish i saw over the weekend and maybe then get advice from you guys

 

It depends what kind you get.

I'm gonna get 3x Geo Surinamensis when my tank is up,as far as i read they will usually just mind their own business sifting through the sand and will usually just chase others away that are too close (not chase them all around the tank like most other cichlids).Their colours start coming out when they get bigger.

You should check out some videos on youtube,they are usually kept with cories and less aggressive cichlids.

You can prob fit 2 in your tank as long as they have enough open space and sand to sift through.

Edit:They will uproot plants if they can dig under them.

 

If i were to add an acara to my tank, which one do I get and where? What is their needs?

 

So I spoke to the guys at my lfs and he said it a threadfin/heckelii cichlid, will this be okay in my tank? He also has badit cichlids, will they work in my setup?

 

@Reedfish which of my fish will the threadfin hassle?

 

@Reedfish My danios range from 2-5cm ea. What type of acara can i get and where do you find them?

I know green terrors are very agro but if i have a spare setup what fish can i put with him?

 

@Reedfish

I havent asked around yet, i first needed advice from you guys. I will ask around and see if i come right.

I want to setup another 250-300l tank for a pair of green terrors, will that be big enough for them? What fish can one put with a pair of green terrors?

 

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