Lake Malawi Species • Would these work together?

[Wspchef2001]

Hey thanks for looking. I have a fully cycled 55g and was wondering if these would work. Shooting for a 1m/4f ratio.
Otopharynx Lithobates (zimbawe rock)
Iodotropheus Sprengerae (Rusty)
Paralabidochromis Sp. Rock Kribensis Mwanza Gulf (Chessboard Kribensis)

[Wspchef2001]

Anybody there? Anybody have any input?

[DJRansome]

I have seen posts that provide reasons why the kribs and Malawi are not ideal together, but I can't recall the reasons. Maybe someone will chime in.

[lilcountrygal]

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From what I"ve read, Kribs like sofer water and plants, the exact opposite of mbuna. The mbuna are much more aggresive and will likely torment the kribs. I wouldnt mix them, for no other reason than the kribs will be completely unhappy in that environment.

[Fogelhund]

These are NOT kribensis as in Pelvicachromis. They are a Lake Victorian Haplochromis, There is no issues with the water parameters in mixing these fish.

There is a good possibility that the OP's mix will work out just fine, but then with individual fish personalities, you can never guarantee anything.

[Wspchef2001]

Thanks for the responses

[Wspchef2001]

I to have read not to mix Kribs but as stated these are from Lake Victoria and wanted to get some opinions.