Lamprologus ocellatus and a platy

[HMarcks]

Hi everyone,
I was planning on setting up a Lamprologus ocellatus tank when I started having pregnancy problems with my female platy. I threw her into the future lake tanganika tank to get her away from the males and I am not sure what to do with her once I get the ocellatus. I know they are less agressive then other cichlids but will they be to much for the little platy to handle?

 

[SinisterKisses]

Well, even without the fish in there, she'll likely die. Lake Tang cichlids require much harder water and a much, much higher pH than I'm sure a platy could handle too well. But yes, the occies will kill the platy.

 

[HMarcks]

I guess I'll just have to get another tank then, as opposed to doing the obvious and trading her in to the LFS.*crazysmil Any excuse for another tank is a good one right?

 

[SinisterKisses]

Lol who needs an excuse? I buy them without one