Can you mix Mbunas with peacocks?
It’s possible but it will have a few concerns you should keep in mind. Mbuna and Peacocks are notorious for conspecific aggression, meaning they go after fish that look like them.
What tank cleaners are good with cichlids?
The best algae eater for the African cichlid tank is without a doubt, the ancistrus sp. Even though they are originally from south America, it is one of the only algae eaters that can adapt to the African cichlid’s water parameters as well as their behavior.
What mbuna can go with peacocks?
From my experience, yellow labs and Acei are the best mbunas to keep with other African cichlids including peacocks and haps. With other mbuna types, I would highly recommend keeping them with peacocks and haps that are large and a little more aggressive than them.
Is a peacock cichlid and mbuna?
The peacocks of the genus Aulonocara include some of the world’s most colorful freshwater fishes. In general, they are not as territorial as mbuna or Malawian haps and don’t grow as large as most of them.
How often should you clean an African cichlid tank?
About every two weeks
About every two weeks, the tanks should be cleaned using a syphon with gravel vacuum, removing and replacing 20% of the water. Be sure to check new water for chlorine and use chlorine neutralizer if necessary, before adding the water to the tank. Also make sure that new water is a similar temperature to the tank water.
How often do you need to clean a cichlid tank?
You should aim to do a part change of your fish tank’s water around every two to three weeks, more regularly if you have a large amount of fish in your tank. A full fish tank water change should be done very rarely and only if absolutely necessary.
Can you put Plecos with cichlids?
There are a few combinations of plecos and cichlids that usually work fine. The krib, a small west African cichlid is similarly compatible with smaller plecos. The dwarf pleco or otto cat (Ottocinclus spp) also stays small and is a hardy fish. A group of these will get along well with small cichlids.
How big do mbuna cichlids get?
In the wild mbuna rarely top 7.5–10cm/3–4in total length but fed rich foods in the aquarium they can reach 12.5–15cm/5–6in. They are aggressive and territorial and you need to keep lots of them, so a large tank is a must. To start right with mbuna a 120cm/4ft tank or larger is best.
How often should you feed mbuna cichlids?
You should only aim to feed them these protein-rich meaty foods twice a week, to prevent digestive illnesses. Mbuna will also enjoy the occasional treat of brine shrimp, but this should be a very rare occurrence – feeding them this regularly will result in diseases and potential death.