Re: Newbie question

[Frauley/Elson <fraulels@minet.ca>]

Walter Igharas wrote:
> 
> I am currently doing some research on dwarf cichlids and I am wondering
> which species, the Ram or Cuckatoo would be easier to start off with since
> I am new to this type of species. Also what other species of fish can one
> combine with the Dwarf cichlid.

Rams aren't cichlids to start up with. They're very delicate.
Cacatuoides are tough enough, beautiful and interesting. Guess where my
vote is.
Most 3 to 5cm characins can go in with cacatuoides, although territorial
fish (emperor tetras) should be avoided. Most West African Epiplatys and
Chromaphyosemion killies are also good in with apistos. Always have a
top, as Apistos will sometimes attack from below, and their companions
may be inspired to jump.
Right now, I have the cacatuoides-like cf. juruensis spawning in with N.
beckfordi pencils. It's a good combination. I have rummy noses (H.
bleheri) and cardinals in with egg guarding njisseni, and West African
lampeyes in with brood-gaurding cf. gibbiceps. All are working out - no
one's getting killed.
Gary



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