compatible cichlids for community tanks

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keyport
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compatible cichlids for community tanks

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My brother-in-law's got a 95lt with a firemouth and two kribensis, and he's keen on adding a convict. I wasn't convinced it'd be a good idea so I said I'd run it by you all.

He's under the impression the kribensis are a breeding pair, by the way.
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I'd advise against it. The Firemouth and Convict will outgrow a 95L tank, and their adult size will cause issues. If the Kribensis do breed, it'll likely lead to aggression and territorial disputes, making the environment unstable for the other fish.
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dorviko wrote: Fri Jun 13, 2025 1:39 pm I'd advise against it. The Firemouth and Convict will outgrow a 95L tank, and their adult size will cause issues. If the Kribensis do breed, it'll likely lead to aggression and territorial disputes, making the environment unstable for the other fish.
I've been trying to drill some sense into him, but he's adamant after watching some YouTube video with kribs, firemouths, and convicts all playing nice. Guess it's a case of letting him learn the hard way, but it's not exactly fair on the poor fish.
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