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Re: Newbie question
What are Rams?
Walter McCree
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From: Frauley/Elson <fraulels@minet.ca>
To: apisto@majordomo.pobox.com <apisto@majordomo.pobox.com>
Date: Monday, November 15, 1999 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: Newbie question
>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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