What fish can go with dwarf cichlids?
Cichlids have a reputation for being aggressive but dwarf cichlids can be added to community tanks with other peaceful fish. This includes smaller and medium sized tetras, as well as mollies, hatchetfish, swordtails, platies and other semi/non-aggressive catfish.
Will cichlids eat small fish?
They may eat very small fish because they are omnivores, but they should do fine in a community tank with medium-sized species.
Do dwarf cichlids eat shrimp?
Sure you can! Dwarf Cichlids deserve all you can eat shrimp too…. I kid, I kid. With your mix, I wouldn’t unless you are perfectly ok having sort of expensive snacks for your fish.
Will dwarf cichlids eat tetras?
Bigger cichlids will eat most small tetras. It often comes down to the size difference. Big cichlids will eat small tetras, but luckily there are dwarf cichlids which you can add to community tanks with a school of tetras.
Can dwarf cichlids be kept together?
Dwarf cichlids are the next group of cichlids you can keep together. Although they are not all from the same region, they are still tropical fish and prefer almost similar water conditions.
Can you put cichlids with shrimp?
Avoid adding smaller crustacean species to a tank with large, boisterous and/or carnivorous shrimp – fish such as cichlids, angelfish and barbs; these larger fish will mistake the little shrimp for food. Fish are not always the sole predators in a tank.
Are cichlids safe with shrimp?
All bigger cichlids will not be able to resists shrimps, even if they are docile.
Can you mix dwarf cichlids?
Cichlids are known for belligerence and having an aggressive nature. However, it is possible to keep dwarf cichlids in a harmonious community setup, provided you choose the right species to live together.
Can you keep crabs with cichlids?
They aren’t really compatible at all. Fiddler crabs need land and brackish water. African cichlids would kill them after their first molt.
What cichlids can live with shrimp?
Avoid adding smaller crustacean species to a tank with large, boisterous and/or carnivorous shrimp – fish such as cichlids, angelfish and barbs; these larger fish will mistake the little shrimp for food. Some good tank-mates are danios, guppies, tetras, rasboras and other small community fish or shrimp.
