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Botia Striata with Cichlids?

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:28 am
by MJW
Hi all

I am planning Zebra Loaches for my 200l aquarium once the tank has been running a few more months.

Has anyone got any experience or advice on whether they would mix with small (relatively) peaceful cichlids, most likely Kribensis or Apistogramma Borelli.

Cheers

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:37 pm
by Diana
When Kribs are breeding they can get downright mean. Zebra Loaches can stand up for themselves, but probably not against breeding Kribs!
I am not sure how pushy Apistos can get.

Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:06 am
by Emma Turner
Hi MJW,
Yep, I can only echo what Diana said, and also point out that B. striata would enjoy much more current in the tank than dwarf cichlids.
Emma