[judymayes]

I have 9 young Electric Yellow Labs in a 55 gal tank what other type would go well with them that shouldnt cross breed ?
Judyu

 

[Old Newbie]

If you are going with all Mbuna, they can all cross breed, but, I have a 75 gallon "community" tank with 4 Red Zebra, 5 Yellow Labs and 4 Kenyi, one male of each species and the rest females; they have yet to cross breed. My experience has been that they prefer to breed with their own species if possible, but, as I stated before, all Mbuna can cross breed. You could put a few male peacocks in with them as long as you don't put in any duplicates or look-a-likes; Labs are more tolerant, less aggressive than most other Mbuna.

 

[judymayes]

Thank you very much i can try the male peacocks ,your tank sound nice
Judy

 

[judymayes]

i mean your tank sounds nice i like all the fish you have.
Judy

 

[morrismorris]

Rusty cichlids are also a good choice. I have some in with my yellow labs and they pretty much ignore each other.

 

[judymayes]

thank you ,thats good to know maybe i can find check into them.
Judy

 

[punman]

I've kept C. moorii (Blue Dolphins) with Yellow Labs and I think the contrast is nice. At some point though, you will need to upgrade to a 75-90 gallon.

 

[judymayes]

I like to blue dolphin cichlids too they are beautiful fish and for the information
Judy

 

[iluvmud]

Let's see, my community tank has 4 different breeds
Taiwanee reef
Yellow labs
Blue acei
Ruby reds

Been like this for some time it's a nice color selection and no cross breeding.