PlecoSam Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Hey Guys,I have just acquired a 4' x 18" x 18" which will house a colony of Protomelas Cichlids... Taiwan Reefs to be precise, any suitable tank mates which will not crossbreed. Thanks peeps.Cheers,Sambo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Yellows are your best bet. CheersRosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucem Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 If you've got a few males, you could have lots of different things, except for other Protomelas. Just don't go for the agro types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlecoSam Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Hey Bruce, any suggestions? help a bro out bro. I am not new to Aquariums but am new to breeding.Cheers bro!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucem Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 There really are a lot of options If it were me I'd go some electric yellows and some Altolamprologus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi sand diver Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 My favorite would be placidochromis phenochilus white lip mdoka plus electric yellows. Lots of colour with them plus the Taiwan Reefs and they would get on well. I would steer clear of other protomelas such as spilonotus tanzania and red empress as they would dominate the taiwan reef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlecoSam Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Sweet thanks Feathers!! you and Bruce r good kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckmeister Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 No disrespect to Bruce here but I would not be sticking an alto in with Protomelas or any other malawi species. I'm not really saying that the combo would be a complete fail. it may work but I doubt it. Different water conditions, energy levels ,breeding and completely different attitudes (temperament) in fish for me.My rule of thumb for a tank with 2 species sharing is one open water fish (Protomelas) and one rock dwelling fish (mbuna) will generally set you right.Its a rule of thumb I generally keep for cichid species of varieing lakes etc if I can, especially if you are going to breed.Also remember that all fish can cross and that careful examination of fish is needed before you sell them on. Not talking about alto x Proto here though just saying you need to be mindful.edit - spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucem Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I think opinion is pretty divided on mixing fish from different lakes. I've found Altos to mix well with milder mannered malawis for years. However, this may not be everyone's experience. People's experience may vary according to tank size, individual temperament of their fish and numbers of individuals in the tank. The can be true for Malawi only tanks too.Whatever you choose to put in your tank, make sure your decision is well researched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucem Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 No disrespect taken ChuckChuck has good advice here about thinking about the area in the tank a species will occupy and avoid placing two species that may compete for this space will help to have a relatively harmonious tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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