Keep Firemouth and Convict Cichlids (Thorichthys meeki/Cryptoheros nigrofasciatus) together?
I would like to know whether Firemouth Cichlids (Thorichthys meeki) and Convict Cichlids (Cryptoheros nigrofasciatus) live in exactly the same biotope in nature? Do they get along well in a species only tank?
Hello,
"exactly the same" is maybe a bit too strong, but at least they originate from similar biotopes.
The species do not get along very well with each other (if both are in the tank, it is not a species only tank anyway), except the tank is very large (more than approximately 2 m length).
Both species are rather (Thorichthys meeki) or very (Cryptoheros nigrofasciatus) aggressive and territorial. Furthermore, they have quite some physical strength, therefore they will try to enforce territorial requirements with the corresponding vehemence.
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Dr. Bodo Schnell