New Member

Posts: 6
From:grappenhall warrington england
Registered: Jan 2004

posted 01-26-2004 05:48 PM         

---

Hi i have a 55gallon tank which is 48x18x15
I already have some zebra cichlids and 2 electric yellows, plus a plec and a sydontis, 6 fish and 2 catfish, it is a new set-up, i have not lost any fish yet? i was wondering if i could get a baby albino oscar to go along with what i already have? or would it be asking for trouble? i have had 2 oscar's b4, but never mixed them with other cichlids, only with a large plec! I thought maybe the small cichlids would end up as expensive oscar snacks? I really love the character's of oscar's, but like the colours of the other cichlids! cant offord another tank set-up yet! Any ideas? thanx..

------------------
debs

IP: Logged

Moderator

Posts: 806
From:
Registered: Jan 2003

posted 01-26-2004 09:06 PM         

---

Hi debi_uk_62, I'm afraid the smaller cichlids would become snacks. Also, if this is a new setup that hasn't gone through the initial cycle phase, Oscars produce a large amount of waste which could cause some really serious ammonia/nitrite spikes or create a cycle hang.

IP: Logged

New Member

Posts: 6
From:grappenhall warrington england
Registered: Jan 2004

posted 01-27-2004 10:05 AM         

---

Thanx for the advice, do you think a bottikoferi would be ok to have with my exsisting fish? or just sell the small cichlids back to the pet shop, and start off with 4 baby oscars, only intending to keep 2 that pair off? or would that be too much hard work for my filter?
or is there any other fish that can be kept with malawi cichlids?
Thanks.......debi.

------------------
debs

IP: Logged

Member

Posts: 39
From:Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Registered: Jan 2004

posted 01-29-2004 04:29 AM         

---

Blood Parrots of the same size can be their mates

IP: Logged

New Member

Posts: 6
From:grappenhall warrington england
Registered: Jan 2004

posted 01-29-2004 03:40 PM         

---

Thanx raghu, think maybe i might just get the four oscars! I like fish with an attitude! Is it true that oyster shell can rise your ph? How long does it take oscars to pair off? I was told maybe 7months is that true?
Thanx for the help!
Debi. x

IP: Logged

All times are ET (US)