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by reefstar
Thu Mar 13, 2025 3:58 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: about freshwater clam species
Replies: 10
Views: 6022

Re: about freshwater clam species


Quick one, are freshwater clams alright in a Malawi setup? Got a Yellow-Spotted Plec (L001) and some Peppered Cory Catfish in there too - would the clams fit in with these lot?


Freshwater clams can be a bit tricky in Malawi tanks, but I've had them work out alright. Just gotta make sure you're ...
by reefstar
Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:08 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: keeping scats with cichlids: is it possible?
Replies: 2
Views: 666

Re: keeping scats with cichlids: is it possible?

In my experience, Scats do well with certain cichlids, especially those that thrive in brackish water. Green Chromides, for instance, are a great match - they're similar in size and can hold their own. Keep them in a spacious tank with plenty of greens and a specific gravity around 1.005-1.010, and ...
by reefstar
Thu Jun 02, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Identifying aulonocara species
Replies: 5
Views: 1488

Re: Identifying aulonocara species

I'd like to add a few points to what waveborn covered. One key thing is that Aulonocara shouldn't be mixed with Mbuna as they're less aggressive and have different requirements - they need fewer rocks and more open water. Mbuna are naturally more pushy, competing for space and food, and they can ...