anyone had luck with cichlids and live plants in the same tank

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by Osaka, Mar 17, 2009.

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  1. Osaka

    Osaka Plankton

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    rumor has it that cichlids will tear up live plants pretty bad, and even though my cichlids are only fry, i havent had a problem yet. when can i expect problems to start.
     
    Osaka, Mar 17, 2009
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  2. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Freshwater....I know we have a few freshwater freaks in here...but heres a bump to the top in case someone has just jumped in.. : )
    LG
     
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  3. That Guy

    That Guy Aiptasia Anemone

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    there are some cichlids that are fine for planted aquariums... Angels and discus are cichlids so what cichlids are you referring to?
     
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  4. CUCCI-WALDRON

    CUCCI-WALDRON Astrea Snail

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    I'll tell you right now that there are a good few cichlids that you don't want to keep with live plants.
    Oscars for sure!
    My oscars seem to entertain themselves often by attacking the plants. I actually think it's hilarious i have an anacharis (spelling?) that is pretty hardy because it takes a good beating often and it's still alive and thriving. In fact where ever the oscar actually rips off a piece of the plant it grows back even greener and bushier than it was before.
     
    CUCCI-WALDRON, Mar 24, 2009
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  5. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Its not a rumor :)
     
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  6. CUCCI-WALDRON

    CUCCI-WALDRON Astrea Snail

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    What kind of cichlid fry are they?
     
    CUCCI-WALDRON, Mar 24, 2009
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  7. s10lowrider1994

    s10lowrider1994 Feather Duster

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    Some of the more mild ones are ok with plants but most will destroy them.
     
    s10lowrider1994, Oct 22, 2009
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  8. wkbrdr1661

    wkbrdr1661 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    The rumors were right in my tank. What a PIA those live plants have been. They rip em up everytime i put em back in... the leaves clog the HOB filter.

    They get everywhere...

    Man, dont do it.
     
    wkbrdr1661, Oct 22, 2009
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  9. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Its not a rumor !!!
     
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  10. oakvad

    oakvad Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have 2 albino oscars, about 5 and 6 inches long in with some fake plants now and they dont touch them. The 90 gallon i have set up for them to go in (when my water straightens out) is planted, Hopefully things go well there. But they did have a few live plants in the the tank they are in now before we put the plants in the dig tank and still not a prob. I think it has alot to do with the temperment of the fish alot like a dog, IMO
     
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