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Originally Posted by KC Fish
I wouldn't say cichlids in general are a no-no for planted tanks. Certain species of cihlids are diggers though, and can uproot plants. But certainly not all. I've never really had a problem with plants being uprooted by my fish. It just depends on what you get.
And I didn't mean to sound harsh in regards to "boring starter fish". I'm just not a big fan of the little "dime-a-dozen" varieties that you find in every Petsmart. I grew bored with that a long time ago. I get much more satisfaction in having wide variety of larger fish of different types. It's more of a challenge I guess.
And I agree that clown loaches are pretty cool. But compare that to cichlid varieties like these:
Ngara Flametail cichlid:
Tropheus Firecracker cichlid:
Sunshine Peacock cichlid(I have one of these):
German Red Peacock cichlid(have one of these too, but not old enough to look this good):
That kind of color and variety is easily possible, and these are all mellow cichlids that would do fine together. |
Fine together but what about with non cichlids? I don't want a cichlid only tank. Wife wants glofish and tetras.