Keeping small african cichlids with redtail sharks

[radface]

Honestly, I'm not convinced that adding more fish to a tank that's already on the small side is the way to go. It's generally better to have a tank that's the right size for the fish you want to keep, and then stock it accordingly.

From the pictures, it's a bit tough to tell, but I think the mbuna might be an albino auratus - although I could be wrong. As for the peacock, I'm not sure what type it is. Peacocks usually color up more as they grow, so it might be easier to ID them later. Maybe someone else can take a look and figure it out.

The issue isn't just about aggression - like we've already discussed, you've got two fish that need different food. I'm not sure how you'd make sure each one is eating the right stuff.

[brownox]

Thanks for the advice, I think I'll rehome one of the cichlids to my dad's 300l tank, he's got the space for it. I'll keep the other one for now and plan on getting a bigger tank in a few months, then I can get a few more cichlids to keep it company.

[radface]

You're thinking of upgrading, but do you have plans for a bigger tank?

It's also worth getting a hardness reading, these fish come from hard water environments, and it's been mentioned before but not addressed, so if you could get that info it would be helpful.

[brownox]

I get my water tested weekly at the local fish shop after each water change. I'm saving up to get a bigger tank, hopefully a 300l one, it'll be better for the cichlids.

[radface]

When you're at the fish shop next time for your weekly water test, make sure to get a hardness reading as well, it's really important for these fish since they're from hard water areas.