Do cichlids and rainbow sharks get along?
Rainbow sharks will pick on larger fish that are docile. By filling your tank with aggressive or semi-aggressive cichlids they will stand up for themselves against the shark. Avoid nonaggressive cichlids, like the jewel cichlids, that your shark will most likely harass.
What fish can I put with my rainbow shark?
A rainbow shark will almost universally get along fin with peaceful, mid-water schooling fish, such as rasboras and danios from their native range, and tetras from Africa and South America. The smallest rasboras and tetras may be small enough for a rainbow shark to make a meal of them.
Can kribs live with cichlids?
Kribs are often kept in community aquariums with other fairly passive fish, such as other dwarf cichlids, tetras, and small barbs. They should not be housed with slow-moving species with long and flowing fins because they can turn into fin nippers in such company.
What other cichlids can live with Kribensis?
Kribensis Tank Mates
- Other Dwarf Cichlids.
- Tiger Barbs.
- Siamese Algae Eater.
- Plecos.
- Cherry Barbs.
- Harlequin Rasboras.
- Corydoras Catfish.
- Congo Tetras.
Can cichlids and sharks live together?
Yes, a single Red Tail Shark can live in a Cichlid community tank. In fact, the fish can often be seen inside a mixed Cichlid tank.
Are rainbow sharks aggressive?
When placed in an aquarium, rainbow sharks are then considered a semi-aggressive fish. Semi-aggressive fish are those that may attack other fish if the circumstances are right. Rainbow sharks are somewhat territorial and are therefore more likely to attack if their space is threatened.
Is a rainbow shark aggressive?
Can you put 2 rainbow sharks together?
No, two rainbow sharks cannot live together. Rainbow sharks are highly territorial and aggressive. Additionally, they naturally lead solitary lives in the wild, so they don’t tolerate fellows of their species well. In general, you should only keep one rainbow shark in a tank, especially if you’re a novice fishkeeper.
How many Kribensis should be kept together?
You can keep two kribensis cichlids in a minimum tank size of 20 gallons, but if you can manage a larger one, in the range of 30 to 50 gallons, your fish will enjoy it even more.
Can Kribensis live with Swordtails?
A few companions I would recommend you try with your kribensis are platies, dwarf gourami, kuhli loach, rummy nose tetras, killifish and swordtails. Even so, rainbow kribs can be quite erratic and unpredictable meaning they can be the most peaceful fish in your fish tank or outrightly belligerent.