South American Cichlids

[Tran929]

Do South American Cichlids dig up the gravel like African Cichlids? Are they compatible with plants? I know that African tend to eat the plants and dig up gravel, just wondering if South American Cichlids behave the same way. Are South American's compatible with Clown Loaches, Rainbow Sharks, large Gouramis, and Barbs?

 

[wayne at home]

Some do and some don't - I think there are upposed to be 600 S American cichlid species from 1 1/2 inch to 3 feet, so it's impossible to generalise

 

[Managuense]

yep, i agree.

you have everything from the peaceful discus to the voaraciously aggressive "festae" (red terror)....

what fish are you talking about?
M

 

[Tran929]

I meant South American Cichlid's like Convicts, Firemouth, and Acara.

 

[wayne]

Well to be pedantic cons and firemouths are central american, but acara are south. All those fish dig like heck in my experience

 

[fishydude22]

Well to be pedantic cons and firemouths are central american, but acara are south. All those fish dig like heck in my experience

Actually Firemouths are North American cichlids according to an article on Cichlids. Even JD's are North American. Check out the URL below


http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/breeding/Hougen_Cichlids_3_New_World.html

 

[Managuense]

i refer to them as central american cichlids, which they are.

that article is saying that north america extends into central america and does not end at the texas/mexico border...which is debatable to say the least.

the are NOT native to the U.S. .....how about that?
M