yellows Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Just wondering if anyone has kept Frontosa's and Lake Malawi Cichlids in the same tank as I know some one that has the 2 in together a long with a pair of Common Bristle Nose and a Pleco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I think this post should be deleted! bgomf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisandlauren Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 why should this be deleted? I know of people who do it. but it is a relevant question for people who arent up to speed on water parameters and conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbitz Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hey mate yeah I've seen it before not entirely sure it's right by fish keeping standard but if all the fish are healthy living together and it looks good why not go with it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I guess the common "purist" thought is no as the natural water parameters are different. Truth is though if we consider all the species in the trade - in the category of "community fish" often housed together - barbs, cats, tetras, rainbows et al - natural water parameters can be hugely different. The fish in the trade are by and large farmed and are ok kept in the common pH range tanks are normally maintained in. Some Tetras - even natives - can be found pH 5.5 (and much lower). They are kept successfully in more moderate (town) water. With this in mind the 'purists' view is sort of a moot point. Yes Frontosa can be mixed with Malawi Cichlids - truth is it has been done countless times. Purists will hate this post - and I'm indifferent to it really - but yes it can be done provided tankmates are selected with due care as with any mixed tank. Until the regs changed and Fronnies were importable again we were dealing with the same bloodlines that had been here for years. They were just as tolerant to water parameters as most Malawis. The wild caught stuff (and first gens) will be far less tolerant and I would treat those fish with far more attention to their natural requirements. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ado_84 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 yes its commonly done.. for display malawis bns and plecos are not an issue for breeding you want more passive fish like dolphins or e yellows,(young not full grown) even peacocks are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellows Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 So know we know this is ok as a community tank what food would be suitable for all of them would NLS Cichlid Formula, Hikari Sinking Excel Pellets and Sera Veggie Flakes and occasionally Frozen Brine Shrimp be ok for all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan.jsp Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I have a mixed tank. i know Blasphemy! All my fish are healthy and the tank well looked after and i have no drama although the fronnies have eaten 12 shellies so far so its an expensive exercise. i really do want a purist tank but i cant.let.go. of the fish i have had since they were wee babies so i am waiting until they die of natural attrition. which at this rate ill have 100000000 cuckoo catfish by the end they breed like rabbits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazz Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Nice tank, what size is it? It's looks really good with the variety you have. Sent from my D6653 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan.jsp Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 8X2X2.5 It was either more tanks or bigger, decided bigger was best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazz Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 8X2X2.5 It was either more tanks or bigger, decided bigger was best! You made the right choice it looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan.jsp Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Well, my partner made the choice! she got it for my last birthday! i do enjoy it. its easy to clean fun to re arrange and big enough to watch for hours and hours soo much going on! plus the mbuna are quite characters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 It is a very nice tank, nice inhabitants and easy on the eye. And very clear water and clean glass. I like it a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan.jsp Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 i have my eye on another, just working logistics... i do try to keep the water and glass clean cant stand dirty glass! cant reach the back of the tank so the algae wins on that side... bane of my life!! Having two FX6 filters does help alot though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellows Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I have a mixed tank. i know Blasphemy! All my fish are healthy and the tank well looked after and i have no drama although the fronnies have eaten 12 shellies so far so its an expensive exercise. i really do want a purist tank but i cant.let.go. of the fish i have had since they were wee babies so i am waiting until they die of natural attrition. which at this rate ill have 100000000 cuckoo catfish by the end they breed like rabbits.[ATTACH=CONFIG]66977[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]66978[/ATTACH] Nice tank mate what food do you feed your fish any of things I mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellows Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 NLS Cichlid Formula, Hikari Sinking Excel Pellets and Sera Veggie Flakes and occasionally Frozen Brine Shrimp be ok for all of them. Any of these mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan.jsp Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I have always fed sera cichlid granuals the sinking ones they sink quick to get down to the fronnnies, and sera cichlid veggie flake, usually the flake first to distract the mbuna and tropheus and the pellet down the end. I also feed pea and prawn mix (from smiths) once or twice per week as well as brine shrimp and chichlid mix. Feed the ole is hikari Pleco chips at night every now and then. Just started feeding some hikari carnivore pellets as well to see how they go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan.jsp Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 so in short, yes all of those. my gf changed the feed once and murdered all her black calvus, they were all large breeders too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
