mixing types of cichlids
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The haps tend to get pushed around by the mbuna and generally struggle, particularly with the more agressive kinds of mbuna. If you had just electric yellows you might get away with it, with for example auaratus or ps. elongatus for example it's a no hoper.
Diet can be a problem too, though possibly not - again, depends on the fish - some mbuna are obligate vegetarians, some are not, and some are definitely not. Haps are not, but a hap diet can cause mbuna dietary problems.
Which mbuna, how big a tank is the usual question.
Diet can be a problem too, though possibly not - again, depends on the fish - some mbuna are obligate vegetarians, some are not, and some are definitely not. Haps are not, but a hap diet can cause mbuna dietary problems.
Which mbuna, how big a tank is the usual question.
ok,, will try to give basics, i actualy want an "electric blue hap"
but if their eating will be dificult then its not worth it, my tank =
55 gal with 50lbs holey rock with pool filter sand, fish=
1 exaperatus,1 ob zebra,1 cobalt blue,1m&1f kenyi,2 red zebra,2m yellow lab,2 m johanni,2 auratus,1 jewel, all fish are 3-4 inches in lenght and 1 med/lrg pleco
but if their eating will be dificult then its not worth it, my tank =
55 gal with 50lbs holey rock with pool filter sand, fish=
1 exaperatus,1 ob zebra,1 cobalt blue,1m&1f kenyi,2 red zebra,2m yellow lab,2 m johanni,2 auratus,1 jewel, all fish are 3-4 inches in lenght and 1 med/lrg pleco