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I agree with the points made by others, my main concern initially was regarding the water.

I've seen it firsthand, not just assumed it. Every petstore I've been to runs on a single system, all their tanks have the same water. I'm not saying I don't believe in separating lakes and such, but telling someone they can't mix due to water is still not a strong enough reason for me. I'm just ...

Not to stir the pot, but I think the main concern with mixing your Jack Dempsey with the African cichlids is more about compatibility than water parameters. I mean, stores don't have different pH levels in their freshwater tanks, right? While it's not the most recommended thing to do, people often ...