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hello

i'm proper keen on gettin yellow labs n blue turbos cichlids, but would they chill together alright? not exactly an expert on either, gotta be honest. got peacocks at the mo with some other random fish that i got no idea what they are, n no pics to upload, so can't even get 'em id'd. need ...

looks like a decent sized fish to me, probably female.

Do you have a pic of the one you're trying to ID? I got one a few months back, thought it was a male at first 'cause of the yellow stripe on its head. But after a bit, I started wondering since it didn't seem to be changing much. Then around 5 inches, its face started turning blue and in the right ...

Being small and new to the tank, they probably need time to settle in. Adding a few more might help them feel more at ease and less shy, but I'm not sure if that's the best idea with them being so sensitive to light already.

Sounds like she may be holding. Given the change in behavior and the enlarged mouth area, it's a good possibility. Hanging around the filter could be a sign she's trying to avoid the male, possibly due to bullying.

You could also consider swapping out some of the peacocks for smaller hap species, this might help with reducing aggression and adding some variety to your tank.

I've had great success mixing labs and acei with peacocks over the years. For stocking, I'd recommend starting with 1 male, 3 females for both the labs and acei, then consider adding a few different male peacocks to the mix.

I've never tried JBL, but I've had good results with New Life Spectrum - it's definitely worth considering. Plus, they offer it in larger sizes, which would likely be more cost-effective in the long run.

I'm with lentoa on this one. The market's already flooded with mixed breeds, so let's not add to the problem. If you're serious about breeding for the purpose of selling, focus on a single species and work with a dedicated breeding group. That way, you can offer purebred fish to buyers. If you ...

I've had a similar experience with temporarily removing aggressive fish, only to see them revert to their old ways once reintroduced to the main tank. One of my fluxeonblood peacocks spent over a month in isolation, but as soon as I put him back, he went right back to being aggressive. Ultimately, I ...