Kunersbettas Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Hi, I'm thinking about getting some Rainbow Cichlids for my bowfront, and I have a lot of plants. To prevent damage to the plants and other fish in the tank, how should I stock it to avoid potential aggression? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 On 5/27/2024 at 1:46 PM, Kunersbettas said: Hi, I'm thinking about getting some Rainbow Cichlids for my bowfront, and I have a lot of plants. To prevent damage to the plants and other fish in the tank, how should I stock it to avoid potential aggression? How large is the aquarium? If you got more than 2 rainbow cichlids it's a possibility 2 of them will pair off. The more space you have the better when it involves cichlids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunersbettas Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 54 gallons, but a corner tank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) On 5/27/2024 at 2:12 PM, Kunersbettas said: 54 gallons, but a corner tank I suggest get 4 and if 2 paired off rehome the the others. What are the other fish you have in the aquarium? Edited May 27 by Tlindsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunersbettas Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 An angel, two turquoise rainbows, an SAE, and a ropefish. This might be a silly question, but could you keep two males together provided there are no females? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) On 5/27/2024 at 2:35 PM, Kunersbettas said: could you keep two males together provided there are no females? It's not a silly question but yes possible but cichlids always establish rank. You may have some nipping and chasing from the dominant male. This is why it is important to have proper space for territory. Edited May 27 by Tlindsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Unless you can purchase pairs, they are very difficult to sex as juveniles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunersbettas Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 I think I may just go with one, and not take any chances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 For most fish the more cover the less likely for aggression, or schooling fish the larger the school can lessen the aggression. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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