Tropheus Tank Mates: Can You Mix Tropheus with Mbuna Cichlids?
Can you put Mbuna African Cichlids in a Tropheus tank? The answer isn't a simple yes or no. In this video, I break down which tank mates actually work with Tropheus colonies and which ones you should avoid.
We discuss the diet and aggression requirements for tank mates like Eretmodus cyanostictus (Goby Cichlids), Synodontis petricola, and Bristlenose Plecos. I also share my "controversial" advice on mixing Tropheus with Yellow Tail Acei and Yellow Labs, and why the "sword fight vs. pocket knife" analogy matters when these fish fight.
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00:00 Can you mix Mbuna with Tropheus?
01:30 The best tank mate: Eretmodus (Goby Cichlid)
02:12 Catfish options: Petricola and Lucipinnis
04:35 Why Bristlenose Plecos thrive in Cichlid tanks
06:08 Snails: Mystery vs. Assassin vs. Trumpet snails
07:27 Mixing different Tropheus species (Hybridization warning)
08:33 The Cost of Tropheus: Why people mix them with Mbuna
08:50 Why Yellow Tail Acei are the best Mbuna for Tropheus
10:20 Yellow Labs vs. Tropheus: The "Sword Fight" analogy
13:35 Overstocking tips to reduce aggression
15:40 Why you shouldn't mix with Peacocks and Haps (Diet issues)
16:05 Will Tropheus breed in a mixed tank?
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