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Birchell · 01-19-2007, 03:58 PM

I dont want to sound bad, but as the african gets older, it will get alot more agressive. And having it in a community tank is not a great idea. yellow labs are not as agressive, but can get very territorial. Unless you have a tank full of africans or have alot of hiding spots, a community is a bad idea. The only fish that comes to mind, would be mybe giant danios, or somthing that is large and fast enough to get away from the punishment. Africans are one of the cooliest FW fish, I know because I used to have a whole tank of them. But I never had long term sucsess with them in a community tank. Heck it could beat up my green terror, no problem. Good luck, and add other fish at your own risk,

Michael

01-19-2007, 03:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Birchell Gigas Clam Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Age: 23 Posts: 895 Karma: 150	I dont want to sound bad, but as the african gets older, it will get alot more agressive. And having it in a community tank is not a great idea. yellow labs are not as agressive, but can get very territorial. Unless you have a tank full of africans or have alot of hiding spots, a community is a bad idea. The only fish that comes to mind, would be mybe giant danios, or somthing that is large and fast enough to get away from the punishment. Africans are one of the cooliest FW fish, I know because I used to have a whole tank of them. But I never had long term sucsess with them in a community tank. Heck it could beat up my green terror, no problem. Good luck, and add other fish at your own risk, Michael _________ 15 Gallon Nano, Current USA 80 watt PC Light, Pengiun HOB Refug, Pair of clowns one ocellaris and one purcula! 100 Gallon Tek T-5 Fixture 6 Bulb, Algea Forest!!!