[OscarDempsey]

This may be a dumb question, but if a tank is stocked with baby cichlids, do they have a better chance of getting along as they mature?

 

[cichlid_kid96]

Yes they do and that's not a dumb question

 

[OscarDempsey]

Thanks for the quick reply, I've had so many problems trying to match already mature cichlids. Would a baby jd, fire mouth, and convict be an ok stocking for a 60 gallon, or would they be overcrowded once they are mature?

 

[cichlid_kid96]

No I think they would be fine. The only mature cichlid I've had problems with is my mayan cichlid. He is a demon lol

 

[OscarDempsey]

awsome thanks man

 

[Flippercon]

The odds would be better if started young but isn't a guarantee they will coexist. The jd will outgrow the other two. It really depends on the fish. I have owned all these fish and the one I don't own now is the firemouth. It was pretty aggressive in its juvie stage and never calmed down so it was removed.

 

[OscarDempsey]

definitely, I've found out that no amount of planning will equal a perfect set up haha. Is there a better stocking list that would have a higher probability of success?

 

[Flippercon]

I would say your on the right track for the gamble. I know of many people that keep cons and jds , and jds with firemouths. So I don't see that much of an issue for now untill maturity sets in and tank size might come into play.

 

[OscarDempsey]

Messed up post, power went out

 

[OscarDempsey]

Thanks guys, Would it better to substitute a severum for the jd ?

 

[TheFishGuy]

I would substitute the FM for something different. It's been my experience also that FMs can get a little aggressive.