NomiDemekin Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 What are some of the more (relatively, of course) peaceful mbuna cichlids, and other compatible african cichlids? I know Yellow Labs and Rusties are said to be less aggressive, but what are some other mildly aggressive mbunas? And are there any other africans that would be a good match to this grouping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Ps. Acei are a good "peaceful" choice. Right now I keep Yellow labs and acei together with no aggression problems. They both kind of stick to themselves and their different areas. The labs stay in the rocks and the acei are out in the open. I've also kept Lab. perlmutts and Rusties together without any issues. The Perlmutts are a bit more aggressive then the yellow labs but still there weren't any real problems and it was mostly chasing, no injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos are good piecefull africans. My favorite mbuna set up is about 10 each of these and Yellow Labs. I've also tossed in Ps. saulosi with this group. The Saulosi eventually take over, but if everyone is added at the same time and quite young, they do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roypark05 Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Socolofi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Most importantly, what is the size (gallons) and footprint of your tank? In cramped quarters even yellow labs can become killers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomiDemekin Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I was possibly going to be able to get my hands on a used 70-some gallon tank, and I was either going to move my goldies in it or try my hand at african cichlids, maybe two or three of the more peaceful mbuna species ( I know they are not the best beginner cichlids, but I'm really attracted to them). Sadly, due to a combination of things this isn't going to happen for quite a while. I really appreciate all your replies though! For now I'll just have to focus on improving the tanks I have and making some betta barracks. (I always have to have some sort of project to work on, maybe one of these days I'll actually be able to go through with more of them. Darn you, art student's budget *shakes fist* ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakdrob Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 maingano... look like johannis but not aggressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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