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I decided to change things up, I removed my large male T. maculipinnis from the fry after 6 months. Fry are coming along with slow growth.I placed him in my 125 G with M. gephyrus and O. heterospila.
He's definitely creating some interest.
I had the one gephyrus with a group of maculipinnis previuosly. Seemed to be very curious and almost flirting with the maculipinnis before. The maculipinnis is slightly large then the other cichlids.
He was chased for a bit and scared. I would say the gephyrus is tank Boss. Interesting seeing it color up every so often to a yellow. The fish are definitely stimulated from his presents. I think it will work out. Just hope the maculipinnis does not destroy my plants. I have had good luck keeping the CA/SA cichlids with the plants. Yes, the gephyrus is a SA cichlid. The ones I picked are in similar water parameters. I am pleased, so far so good.
 
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I think what happen is the M. gephyrus is a pest. I have seen it before, They are relentless in wanting stimulus at times.
Young verse Old. He probably just could not take the endless interaction. Not aggression.
The M. gephyrus seemed to sulk after the maculipinnis died. I don't think it wished for that to happen. When M. gephyrus was originally in with the maculiipinnis group it enjoyed i think flirting and being chased.
I have not had a lot of luck introducing new Cichlids to an established tank. I noticed this going way back when i had Discus.

I think this way of approaching it is best. Do your research, choose your fish that are compatible. At least you think they are compatible through your research. Put them in all at once. I believe this to be true also with live plants and cichlids that may munch on them. Get the tank all aquascape and plants in then your group of fish. I have had more luck in doing this.

If you do wish to introduce Cichlids I would say you may have more luck in putting in 3 or more. Then it breaks up the chasing. This is with medium sized Cichlid that can grow 5" +.
I believe over stocking is best when they are just above juveniles. There always seems to be some Cichlids that die for unexpected reason.

Just a side note I have been very happy with choosing the Oscura heterospila, four of them. They are not as aggressive in their temperament, one of them being more dominant will at times stand its ground. They get chased but really seem to diffuse the aggression. No bites or fin nipping.
 
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Well, I have notice that with Cichlids, something about introducing a new one to an established group, that it does not work. My old maculipinnis did not make it through the night. Good thing I have some fry left from a mature maculipinnis group. Well that sucks. Just part of keeping Cichlids.
 
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