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Wantin to add more to my 55g

KJacks

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Ok i currently have a 55g with africans in it . I have had them about 3mths wanted to add more while they are still younger but i really keep second guessing or jist dont know if my choices will work. I would like some others opinions a i have had a couple different takes on it

Currently stocked
5 yellow labs , 4 (1m3f) p. Nyererei ruti island , 2 synodontis lucipinnis (dwarf petricola), 1 cynotilipia zebroid nkhata bay yellow blaze, 1 paralabidochromis chromogynos , 1 alto. compressicep red fin ..

I had 1 suggest i stick to mildly aggressive which is what mine are all labeled .. new fish suggested was ob peacock , alto. compressicep zebra or black calvus ..

Then had someone suggest i need more aggressive like kenyi , bumble bee n such..

What do yall think any suggestions is greatly appreciated im torn bc i just want whats best for my tank

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fischfan13

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KJacks said:
Ok i currently have a 55g with africans in it . I have had them about 3mths wanted to add more while they are still younger but i really keep second guessing or jist dont know if my choices will work. I would like some others opinions a i have had a couple different takes on it

Currently stocked
5 yellow labs , 4 (1m3f) p. Nyererei ruti island , 2 synodontis lucipinnis (dwarf petricola), 1 cynotilipia zebroid nkhata bay yellow blaze, 1 paralabidochromis chromogynos , 1 alto. compressicep red fin ..

I had 1 suggest i stick to mildly aggressive which is what mine are all labeled .. new fish suggested was ob peacock , alto. compressicep zebra or black calvus ..

Then had someone suggest i need more aggressive like kenyi , bumble bee n such..

What do yall think any suggestions is greatly appreciated im torn bc i just want whats best for my tank

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First thing that worries me is the Quad of Pundamilia nyererei and a single Paralabidochromis. I would remove the Paralabidochromis as I would be worried about it mating with the Pundamilia.
One or more Cyno's might not work in the long run with the Vics...there might be a battle for caves and rocks.
An OB Peacock, IMO, is not the answer either.

A group of Peacocks, maybe a Stuartgranti Quad, might work.
Or a group of Iodotropheus sprengerae (Rusties) might be good too.
I would not go with over aggressive Mbuna.
 
KJacks

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I bought all my fish except the nyerereis from daves fish n did ask him if he thought it would b ok or if i should change something he said it would b fine. Although if things do get rough i have an empty 60g i can rehome some too ..

Just curious as to why the ob peacock wouldnt work .. i was told that it would work where other peacocks wouldnt bc of the nyerereis ..

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verbal

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KJacks said:
Just curious as to why the ob peacock wouldnt work .. i was told that it would work where other peacocks wouldnt bc of the nyerereis ..

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They vary quite a bit, but the personality of OB peacock tends to be more aggressive than most peacocks.
 
hollyfish2000

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I also would suggest not adding more aggressive fish to your mix.

I'd probably add a few labs, as I think they look and do better is a bigger group. Same for the petricola. They are a school fish and in a 55 I'd have 5 or 6 at least.

A group of rusties is good.

A group of p. acei (yellow tail or white tail) would be nice.

If you're looking for a nice centerfold specimen, a male ruby red peacock is showy and not too aggressive. OBs are ugly IMHO and have unpredictable temperments
 
KJacks

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Well i was told by my friend the nyerereis in her tank have killed all the peacocks she has added. Then i do plan to add atleast 2 more petricolas bc i like them alot but was told 2 would b enough.. so glad i can add more.. i really dont like the labs they were for my husband.. i would have prefered a red top hongi or something like that or even the perlmutt but cant have them now. I want some more colors like a blue or purple .. i really like the ob but havent found one that isnt aggressive or to big .

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KJacks

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Oh n also was told rusties breed with anything that swims .. is that true .. which i dont care for their coloring anyway but my husband liked them so im considering it

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hollyfish2000

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the acei are a nice blue/purple and a nice contrast to labs (I personally like labs; they are versatile and no problem in most any tank.)

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KJacks

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verbal said:
I think these could be a good choice.
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Good ..lol those r what i picked prolly gonna get 4 r 5 thought they would look great with the labs n im tryin to rehome 1 female nyererei bc the others are kinda mean to her n i know itll prolly get worse the older they get

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Tony

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KJacks said:
Oh n also was told rusties breed with anything that swims .. is that true .. which i dont care for their coloring anyway but my husband liked them so im considering it

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I've never heard that before. They're generally one fish considered different enough to add to tanks with multiple breeding groups of mbuna.
 
KJacks

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Tony said:
I've never heard that before. They're generally one fish considered different enough to add to tanks with multiple breeding groups of mbuna.
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My friend told me he had 1 male in his tank n it bred with alot of his other females .. not sure which ones though.. n i know a friend of his had the same problem..

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KJacks

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I bet they were.. I ordered 6 mainganos today should b here soon

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