Firemouths in a 75gal

[GGobblin]

Currently have few dif Severums, few dif Geophagus, Blood Parrot, Electric Blue Acara, Pink tail Chalceus, Flag Tail Protulotus and a Yellow Firemouth. Lots of lavarock and nice driftwood piece.

Yes I know it's overstocked. Nitrates are 10 to 20 and fish super healthy. Moving to a 240gal in Spring. Tank is super stable, test every 2 months

 

I would love to add a traditional red Firemouth with my more rare amazing yellow one. Yellow one is about 4in. Would add a min 3" red one to my 75, then to the 240 of course.

Concerned they might fight. I know if I get male / female that might ratchet up things.

I'm pretty sure they'd be fine in the 240, wondering about a couple months in the 75...

Ideas ?

 

 

[Fish Folk]

On 2/4/2022 at 4:09 PM, GGobblin said:

Currently have few dif Severums, few dif Geophagus, Blood Parrot, Electric Blue Acara, Pink tail Chalceus, Flag Tail Protulotus and a Yellow Firemouth. Lots of lavarock and nice driftwood piece.

Yes I know it's overstocked. Nitrates are 10 to 20 and fish super healthy. Moving to a 240gal in Spring. Tank is super stable, test every 2 months

 

I would love to add a traditional red Firemouth with my more rare amazing yellow one. Yellow one is about 4in. Would add a min 3" red one to my 75, then to the 240 of course.

Concerned they might fight. I know if I get male / female that might ratchet up things.

I'm pretty sure they'd be fine in the 240, wondering about a couple months in the 75...

Ideas ?

 

 

Firemouths will yield to any larger, dominant Cichlid with the exception of possible spawning / guarding drama.

In this 55 gal, the larger male Electric Blue Acara was boss. 6+ Firemouths just yielded to him. All peaceful…

 

 

[GGobblin]

My  yellow firemouth is not even close to biggest. Some fish are 2 to 3in bigger.

I think I'll try it.

I will post a YouTube link to my tank after I add new fish.

They are going to love the 240. (96x24x24)

Thanks for the input.