Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => Old World => Topic started by: Ciesl2ja on October 22, 2013, 01:42:03 PM

Title: Compatibility Question?
Post by: Ciesl2ja on October 22, 2013, 01:42:03 PM

Hello everyone,

I have a group of Gold Occies that has about 20 or so sub adult members that I am housing in a 30 long. I use sand as a substrate to encourage digging and such and the fish are really fun to watch.

I was wondering if I could introduce a pair of Triglachromis Otostigma into the tank as well as some PVC pipe for them to tunnel into. I have never heard of these fish so they interest me greatly. If anyone has any experience with them please let me know your professional opinion :)

Thanks all,

 

Jessica

Title: Re: Compatibility Question?
Post by: four_by_ken on October 22, 2013, 01:52:53 PM

Professional... I'm out. 

Title: Re: Compatibility Question?
Post by: Marty on October 22, 2013, 04:01:00 PM

The Triglachromis will dig a lot, they may end up burying your shell dwellers.  Not sure about aggression, I keep mine in a species tank.

Title: Re: Compatibility Question?
Post by: Ciesl2ja on October 23, 2013, 10:29:35 AM

I am thinking once I get my 55 going with my paracyps I will throw a couple pair of these guys in there too :) I dont want them to bury my shellies alive. Is a 55 big enough for two pair?