MbunaFan Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Just wondering if anyone has clown loaches and african cichlids (an electric blue hab and possible another hab) together in one tank? It's a 55gal tank, the loaches are about 2" or so and hiding most of the time....want to add a bit of color and have was thinking of putting those two in there as they get picked on in my other tank. Otherwise, what's a good combination with clown loaches for that size tank? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Just wondering if anyone has clown loaches and african cichlids (an electric blue hab and possible another hab) together in one tank? It's a 55gal tank, the loaches are about 2" or so and hiding most of the time....want to add a bit of color and have was thinking of putting those two in there as they get picked on in my other tank. Otherwise, what's a good combination with clown loaches for that size tank? Thanks I've had them before with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MbunaFan Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Thanks, I'll give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDER Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I have 3 clown loachs with my african with a few nipped fins but other than that no problems. Just make sure enought food get to the bottom to fill there belly. But other than that a great fish to add variety to your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairdeal Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 I wouldn't recommend any africans like haplochromines or mbuna with 2" clowns. After they get to 3 or 3 1/2" they can pretty much fend off the more aggressive fish but for right now they will get picked on very likely. Try small peacocks or maybe Tangs with them and all should be good. I have 20 clowns from 3-6" in with my adult Mpimbwe fronts, venustus, sand divers and other assorted big fish and they are doing just fine. When it comes to feeding time they have learned he who hesitates is lost so at dinner time they get right up there at the surface with everybody else and do their fair share of pushing and shoving to grab the food before it's all gone. LOL. Quite a sight to see. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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